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&lt;p&gt;thare are some in this Town and vacinity that openly declare that the President is a Traitor and Always has been. and now dear sir if I am clothed with authority to arrest such Traitors of our Goverment and deserters of our army I will do it if I lose my life in the attempt. and if a few arrests could be made in this vacinity it would have a salutary effect on the so called copperheads in this Town and vacinity 
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;To His Excellency Govenor Richard Yates
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;March 17th 1863
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Major General John A. McClernand
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Milikens bend  
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;La
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;General circumstancies over which I have no control prevented me from seeing you at the time appointed.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you can possibly effect the change I spoke to you about, you will by so doing confere a lasting favor upon me, from the fact that neither officers nor men of my Regiment are from my State.  You will at the same time confere a like favor upon a numerous body of friends in Ills. who are urging me to get into a Regiment from my own State.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From the best information I can get the Regiments from Mo. composed of the late levy, will be consolidated.  I wish if possible to effect the change before that takes place, otherwise I will tender my resignation, and that I do not wish to
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&lt;p&gt;do, and as I have had one hitch at Vicksburg, I wish to have another.  I sincerely hope that the change may be effected; Still I would not ask much less urge a change to the detriment of meritorious officers or men. I sincerly hope that if a change can be effected (which I hope my be done) that it will be beneficial to parties.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pardon this liberty General, and hoping soon to here from you, permit me to say I am, General, your obedient and verry humble Servant.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Capt. Hill is a resident, when at home, of Morgan County and doubtless is known to your Excellency as one of the most active and zealous men in the national service: 
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He joined a MO. comp'y because, at the time, there was no opening in Ill.  He wishes to join an Ill. Regt. and I earnestly request that your Excellency will give him a chance to  do so. He would make an Excellent Maj. or Lt. Col. or Col.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Encloses a letter from Captain Hill who is a resident when at home, of Morgan County and doubtless well known to the Governor as one of the most active and zealous men in the service; He joined a Mo company and now wishes to get into an Ills Regt. Will make an excellent Major, Lt Col, or Colonel.
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                <text>&lt;p&gt;March 17th 1863
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Major General John A. McClernand
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Milikens bend  
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;La
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;General circumstancies over which I have no control prevented me from seeing you at the time appointed.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you can possibly effect the change I spoke to you about, you will by so doing confere a lasting favor upon me, from the fact that neither officers nor men of my Regiment are from my State.  You will at the same time confere a like favor upon a numerous body of friends in Ills. who are urging me to get into a Regiment from my own State.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From the best information I can get the Regiments from Mo. composed of the late levy, will be consolidated.  I wish if possible to effect the change before that takes place, otherwise I will tender my resignation, and that I do not wish to
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&lt;p&gt;do, and as I have had one hitch at Vicksburg, I wish to have another.  I sincerely hope that the change may be effected; Still I would not ask much less urge a change to the detriment of meritorious officers or men. I sincerly hope that if a change can be effected (which I hope my be done) that it will be beneficial to parties.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pardon this liberty General, and hoping soon to here from you, permit me to say I am, General, your obedient and verry humble Servant.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;E O Hill Capt. Comd 
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&lt;p&gt;Hd. Qrs. 13, A.C.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Millikens Bend March 19th/ 63
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Capt. Hill is a resident, when at home, of Morgan County and doubtless is known to your Excellency as one of the most active and zealous men in the national service: 
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He joined a MO. comp'y because, at the time, there was no opening in Ill.  He wishes to join an Ill. Regt. and I earnestly request that your Excellency will give him a chance to  do so. He would make an Excellent Maj. or Lt. Col. or Col.
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&lt;p&gt;Major Gen John A McClernand
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Encloses a letter from Captain Hill who is a resident when at home, of Morgan County and doubtless well known to the Governor as one of the most active and zealous men in the service; He joined a Mo company and now wishes to get into an Ills Regt. Will make an excellent Major, Lt Col, or Colonel.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Recd Ex O March 26th 1863
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lagrange Tenn March 18th 1863
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Enclosed is a little flag - captured at Virona Miss.  It bears evidence of having seen service though its exact history is not known.  I beg you to accept it as a present - in your individual and not official character - that you may continue in possession of it - as long as you hate rebels and copperheads.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;truly your Obdt Servt
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Enclosed is a little flag - captured at Virona Miss.  It bears evidence of having seen service though its exact history is not known.  I beg you to accept it as a present - in your individual and not official character - that you may continue in possession of it - as long as you hate rebels and copperheads.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hon Richard Yates
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I address a line to you hopeing you will grant my request if it is in your power to do so  I was wounded in the Hatchie fight 5th October have been here since the first of Nov havent received any pay for nine months  my wound is getting better but i wont be able for duty for some time yet
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&lt;p&gt;I would like a transfer to Ivansville Ind or leave of absence to go home a few days to see my family  I am [anxirous?]  to go to my Regt just as soon as iam able and would like to see my family before going back as they have been sick and my wife urges me to come and see them before agoing back i live in Jasper Co I remain yours to command
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&lt;p&gt;I would like a transfer to Ivansville Ind or leave of absence to go home a few days to see my family  I am [anxirous?]  to go to my Regt just as soon as iam able and would like to see my family before going back as they have been sick and my wife urges me to come and see them before agoing back i live in Jasper Co I remain yours to command
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Small Pox Hospital
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Memphis Tenn March 18th 63
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To His excellency
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hon Richard Yates Gov Ills
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&lt;p&gt;State of Illinois
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Executive Department
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Springfield  186
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ans April 10 1863
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Disch
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                <text>&lt;p&gt;Decater Ill March 18.63
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mr Yats Sir 
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I take my pen in hand to in form you that my son is in the army and he had been sick for 3 months. they sent me word that if I dident get him hom he would dey he wasent fit for the servis   he is only 16 years old his name is Maniel flaharty and belongs to the 116 reg of ill vol  I ask your influence towards geting him home if you pleas  
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&lt;p&gt;Ans April 10 1863
Elisabeth Flaharty
Decatur March 18th 1863
Has a son in the 116th Regt has been sick for some time wishes the Governor to aid her in getting a discharge for him Manuel Flaherty
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;General Head Quarters, State of Illinois.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Genl A.C. Fuller.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My Dear Sir:  
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am under the impression that Gov. Yates is at Washington and write to you though I wish very much that what I say may be laid before him
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our regiments must be filled, Launch extraordinary efforts be used for doing so at once.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are to-day inferior to the rebels in Tennessee-- Their merciless conscription has filled their regiments and all the able-bodied men in the South are now soldiers, and I predict that within less than sixty days Kentucky will be invaded unless more than common efforts are made we will be pushed back to the Ohio. -- or the whole rebel force West will unite against Grant and crush him.
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&lt;p&gt;all - but all are bad enough.  Don't delay this.  Do it if it costs the lives of enough of them to terrify the Copperheads into submission.  
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are on the eve of the great struggle of the war and you must all work as if the issues were in your hands.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The late developements prove that the rebels are not only driving into the ranks all men between the ages of 18 and 55. but arming the negroes and you need not be surprised when I tell you that the inducements offered them being the same – they prefer the rebel service to ours.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The rebels offer them freedom and the hope of remaining at their present homes. - and mark the prediction - these men we have quarrelled over to the point of civil war. will to a great extent, be found in arms against us.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don't fail to warn Governor Yates, that a day now, is worth weeks after the 1st of July.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Governor – 
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The within is an accurate copy of letter - just received - from General Palmer which I have though of sufficient moment to forward for your consideration at Washington or before your return home.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am sorry to write that correspondence to your office and this – indicates the presence of an alarming number of deserters from our regiments in the field - which the Government should arrest and return or supply you promptly with means and force to do.  At present order of the War Dept direct that absentees may report to Col. Morrison Superintendent of Recruiting service - but we have too long felt his utter indisposition or incompetency to accomplish practicable results under any orders he may have to execute.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yrs Very resply 
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;and truly
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;John S. Loomis  
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;ADC.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;D.C.
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                <text>&lt;p&gt;General Head Quarters, State of Illinois.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Copy –
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Genl A.C. Fuller.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My Dear Sir:  
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am under the impression that Gov. Yates is at Washington and write to you though I wish very much that what I say may be laid before him
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our regiments must be filled, Launch extraordinary efforts be used for doing so at once.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are to-day inferior to the rebels in Tennessee-- Their merciless conscription has filled their regiments and all the able-bodied men in the South are now soldiers, and I predict that within less than sixty days Kentucky will be invaded unless more than common efforts are made we will be pushed back to the Ohio. -- or the whole rebel force West will unite against Grant and crush him.
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&lt;p&gt;all - but all are bad enough.  Don't delay this.  Do it if it costs the lives of enough of them to terrify the Copperheads into submission.  
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are on the eve of the great struggle of the war and you must all work as if the issues were in your hands.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The late developements prove that the rebels are not only driving into the ranks all men between the ages of 18 and 55. but arming the negroes and you need not be surprised when I tell you that the inducements offered them being the same – they prefer the rebel service to ours.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Governor – 
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Danville Ills. March 18, 1863
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Confidential)
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The friends of the Union in Danville have learned with great surprise that through family influences Col O Gilbut has obtained the recommendations of O S Davis for the position of Provost Marshal for this Dist, and that his name has been sent to the President.  The leading men of he Party have made an effort to forestal the 
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&lt;pre&gt;His will not sympathies with Secession
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&lt;pre&gt;His will not sympathies with Secession
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&lt;pre&gt;His habits of excessive intemperance 
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Will you oblige one of your best friends by giving your Earliest attention to the matter I spoke to you about i.e. the claim allowed Sheeny that is represented by his atty in fact Genl Stewart. I am interested in the Claim myself. You Stated that you only wished Id get the indorsment of Conklin, &amp;amp; then all would be right &amp;amp; you would give me the order for payment under the law.
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                <text>&lt;p&gt;Ottawa March 18th 1863
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hon Rich Yates 
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr Sir.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Will you oblige one of your best friends by giving your Earliest attention to the matter I spoke to you about i.e. the claim allowed Sheeny that is represented by his atty in fact Genl Stewart. I am interested in the Claim myself. You Stated that you only wished Id get the indorsment of Conklin, &amp;amp; then all would be right &amp;amp; you would give me the order for payment under the law.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;May I respectfully ask for answer as soon as convenient
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am as Ever your 
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;W. Bushnell
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&lt;p&gt;Hon W Bushnell
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ansd. March 31
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wishes the Govornor to give his Earliest attention to the Claims allowed Sheeny represented by his atty in fact Genl Stewart. He (Bushneel) is interested in the Claims himself.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Refer to Gov 
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;write Bushnell to confer with Conkling
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Recd Ex O March 20 1863.
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Fulten City 
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;this is the second time that I have presumed to write to you on this subject and it being some time ago since I wrote, I feared you had not received the first   I have to tell you that my husband is in the army and is not fit for service and I sincerely believe that he never will be, he has been in the army about seven months and the last three months he has been sick. now dear sir the only hopes I have of ever seeing him again is in asking you to aid me in this cause please do not refuse to lend a helping hand to a poor sick Soldier who if he does get home alive will always thank you   my husbands name is Henry Slater and he in Hamiltons Corps Grants department Quimbys Division Boomers Brigade Col Putmans 93 Regt of Illinois the Captin is A F Knight Co F
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;this is the second time that I have presumed to write to you on this subject and it being some time ago since I wrote, I feared you had not received the first   I have to tell you that my husband is in the army and is not fit for service and I sincerely believe that he never will be, he has been in the army about seven months and the last three months he has been sick. now dear sir the only hopes I have of ever seeing him again is in asking you to aid me in this cause please do not refuse to lend a helping hand to a poor sick Soldier who if he does get home alive will always thank you   my husbands name is Henry Slater and he in Hamiltons Corps Grants department Quimbys Division Boomers Brigade Col Putmans 93 Regt of Illinois the Captin is A F Knight Co F
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Galva March 18 1863
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hon Richard Yates
Governor of the State of Illinois
Dear Sir
Having agreed with a friend in Bolder City Colorado Ter last fall to go there in the spring. I sold my property to get meanes to take my family there before the Conscript Act. since its passage I have understood that I will not be allowed to go. and was advised to write to you and ascertain before I started.  Please answer a soon as convienant and oblige  your most humble &amp;amp; obt  Geo. A. Andrews
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                <text>&lt;p&gt;Galva March 18 1863
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hon Richard Yates
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Dear Sir
Having agreed with a friend in Bolder City Colorado Ter last fall to go there in the spring. I sold my property to get meanes to take my family there before the Conscript Act. since its passage I have understood that I will not be allowed to go. and was advised to write to you and ascertain before I started.  Please answer a soon as convienant and oblige  your most humble &amp;amp; obt  Geo. A. Andrews
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Springfield Illinois
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;March 18 1863
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;His Excellency 
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This will be handed you by Michael R Good Esqr. of New Boston Mercer Co. who is an applicant for the Office of Provost Marshall in his district he has with him the best of recommendations and I would respectfully ask you to aid Mr Good in procuring the appointment believing that he will make an efficient officer.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;His Excellency Richd. Yates,
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sir
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I would Respectfully ask you to recommend me for the office of provost Marshall for the 11th Congl. Dis. I will do my duty fearlessly if appointed. Should you comply with my Request Mr Nicollay Sec, will file your recommendation with my other papers.
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                <text>&lt;p&gt;Springfield Illinois
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;March 18 1863
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;His Excellency 
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Richard Yates.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Washington City
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This will be handed you by Michael R Good Esqr. of New Boston Mercer Co. who is an applicant for the Office of Provost Marshall in his district he has with him the best of recommendations and I would respectfully ask you to aid Mr Good in procuring the appointment believing that he will make an efficient officer.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am very Respectfully
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;John Williams
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&lt;p&gt;Washington D.C. Mar 26th 1863
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;His Excellency Richd. Yates,
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sir
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I would Respectfully ask you to recommend me for the office of provost Marshall for the 11th Congl. Dis. I will do my duty fearlessly if appointed. Should you comply with my Request Mr Nicollay Sec, will file your recommendation with my other papers.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most Respectfully
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your obd. Servant
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;M. R. Good
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&lt;p&gt;John Williams
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ansd April 2.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wrote letters to Pres't
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Recommending Michael R. Good for Provost Marshal of the Mercer Co. District.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Springfield Ill
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sir-Theadore Shaw of the 106h Reg is not in this hospital 
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I have sent your Communication to Gen Hospital at La Grange expecting Mr Shaw is in hospital at the place
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;S R Mitchel
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