Robert J. Bombauer to Richard Yates

St Louis Mo March 25 1863

His Excellency

Richard Yates

Governor of the State of Illinois

Governor

I transmit to your Excellency a copy of a small military treatise, "The Contest." One of the objects of this little work was, to aid my purpose of reentering the military service, which I have left involuntarily in consequence of the mustering out of the Missouri Reserves.

I have applied to the President of the United States and sent him my testimonials from Generals Carter and Osterhaus. It is more than probable that the pressure of business will not allow the President to attend to similar applications or that he may consult Mr. Blair upon the subject, in either case I have nothing to expect. Yet I would very cheerfully give whatever military capacity or knowledge I have got, to the support of my country's cause and therefore offer your Excellency my services

Should your Excellency desire testimonials from M. G. Curtis, & Fremont, Br. Gen. Osterhaus or recommendations from Hon Saml Knox and Henry T Blow M. C. elect for District of St Louis, please to signify it with a few lines

I remain very respectfully

Your most obedient Servant

Robert J Bombauer

Robt J Bombauer

Saint Louis March 25 1863.

Transmits the Governor a copy of a small military "treatise" Has applied to the President re entering the military service. "No copy enclosed"

Ansd April 1.

Recd Ex O March 26 1863.