R.R. Rush to Richard Yates

Carbondale Ills.

April 1, 1863

His Excellency

Richard Yates

Governor of Illinois

Dear Sir

If it is not too late I would like to prefer a request for the appointment of Provost Marshall of this district. I suppose there are many applicants, but think that I have some claims as I have uniformly sustained the administration and the war for the suppression of the rebellion. I enlisted in the army - 18th Regt. Ills. Vols - in May 1861 - Retired from it in Dec. last from disability caused by a wound received in battle of Shiloh and a sprain incurred on a march.

In loyalty to the Government I yield to no one, and believe that I could perform the duties of the office. I can refer you to Marshall Phillips, with whom I have been some years acquainted.

Yours very Respectfully

R. R. Rush

formerly 1st Lieut. Co. K. 18th Reg. I V

R. R. Brush

Carbondale Ills

Apl 1st 1863

Wants to be appointed Provost Marshal

Concur

apptd by Genl Government

Recd Ex O April 7 1863