M.R. Heron to Richard Yates

Byron Ogle Co.

April 12th 1863

Gov Richd Yates

Dear Sir

My youngest son Francis E. Heron left home on the 25th March and on the 27th enlisted in Belvidere in Co. B 58 Reg Ill Infantry and is now in Springfield.

Now my dear Sir I hope that you will not think it too much trouble to see the Capt of the Co. and have him discharged, as he is, tho' large of his age, not yet 17 years of age, his mother is much distressed in consequence and will feel very gratefull if you will so act in the matter as to procure his discharge. I am sorry

to trespass upon your time in this matter but hope that the circumstances of the case will be a sufficient excuse -

I remain Dear Sir

Very Respectfully

Your Obt Servt

W R Heron

Ansd Apl 20 63

Wm R Herron Byron Ogle Co Ills April 12 1863

Says his youngest son is a member of Co B 58th Regt is but 17 years of age - his mother is very much distressed about him - he wishes the Governor to have him discharged.

Impossible

Recd Ex O. April 15th 1863