P.E. Burk to Richard Yates

With Michl. Piggott letter 3/4/65

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Hd Qrs. Wester Sharp Shooters 66" Ill.

Camp Davis Miss. Apr. 4" 1863

Governor,

Allow me to recommend to your favorable notice Capt. Michael Piggott of the Regiment of Western Sharp Shooters 66th Ill. Vol. as a person eminently qualified to be intrusted with the Command of one of the Regiments about to be raised under the Conscript Law lately enacted by Congress. Capt. Piggott entered this regiment as a Lieutenant and has been in every battle and Skirmish with the regiment since its formation. His valor and Soldierly bearing was eminently conspicious at the battles of Mt. Zion, Fort Donelson, Shiloh, and Corinth.

His qualifications as an Officer are far above mediocrity and for bravery and honor he has no Superior in the Army. Among the many Officers of my acquaintance I know of none that would make a better Colonel than Captain Michael Piggott.

I am Governor Very Respectfully

Your Obt. Servt.

P.E. Burk, Col. W.S.S.

66" Ill. Vol.

His Excellency

Richard Yates,

Gov of Ill's.

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Saint Louis March 13th 1863

His Excellency

Gov. Yates

Sir

Allow me to recommend to your favorable notice Capt. M. Piggott, Co. "F" W.S.S. 66th Ill. Vol. as an Officer eminently qualified to fill the position of Colonel of one of the new Regiments about to be raised in your State

Capt. Piggott has been under my Command for a long time, and I cheerfully bear testimony to his Soldierly qualities and hope he will be successfull in his application.

I am Gov Your Obt. Serv't

Thos A. Davies

Brig. Gen.