Leonard Swett to Richard Yates

Bloomington

April 11, 1863

His Excellency,

Gov. Yates,

Dear Sir,

Mr Harper who will hand you this note desires a position in a Cavalry Regiment

He entered the service as a private in the 4" Cavalry not long after this he was made 2d Lieut & being wounded at the battle of Shiloh, he was made 1st Lieut. For a while he was Maj. Bowman's battalion adjutant

He is a first rate young man and would fill with credit most any position in a cavalry regiment. If you can give him a place, I should be glad

Yours Truly Leonard Swett

Mr Harper resigned on account of protracted sickness of a fever

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Leonard Swett

Bloomington April 11 1863.

Recommending Mr Harper who wishs a position in a cavalry Regiment, says he is a first rate young man and will make a good officer:

Recd Ex O June 18 1863.