Saml. [Samuel] C. Plummer to Richard Yates

Camp before Vicksburg

March 22, 1863.

Governor Richard Yates

Respected Sir,

I this morning received the following official letter, dated March 6, 1863.

"Sir I am reliably informed that Mr Kinniment Sergt Major of your regiment , is not fit for military duty, and the chances for his recovery are doubtful. If consistant with the interests of the service, I would request you assist him in getting a discharge"

I have shown the letter to Serg't Major Kinniment, who is in perfect health, and faithfully performing the duties of his office.

He was sick last fall, and I had him sent north. He returned in a few weeks restored to health, and resumed the duties of his office. Four or five weeks since he was taken with diarrhea , similar to the attack of last fall, and at the time I was fearful that he would run down and have to leave the service, He, however

soon recovered from it

Serg't Major Kinniment is a gentleman of fine attainments, capable of filling a higher position than the one he occupies. He is a good soldier, faithfully performing every duty, and now that he is restored to health informs me, he has no desire to quit the service.

I am Governor with much respect

Yours &c

Saml C. Plummer

Surgeon 13th. Regt Ills Vol Infty

Medical Director 1st Div.

15th. Army Corps.

Samuel C. Plummer

Medl. Director &c

Vicksburg Mar. 22 63

In reply to applicn for discharge of Sergt Major Kinniment, Says he is well and does not desire a discharge.

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Recd Ex O April 7 1863