C. H. Mills to Richard Yates

Champaign Ill July 25th 1861

His Excellency Richard Yates - Gov of the State of Illinois

Dear Sir

Being a descendant of the "Puritan Sires" - my granfather Maj. John Mills being in the battle of Bunker Hill of Revolution memory, I am anxious to do something to perpetuate the Goverment for which they fought and wish to serve in that Capacity - that I can do the most good - viz as Assistant Surgeon - And I would especially wish to be connected with the Reg to rendez vous at Kankakee two companies forming here

to go there - I would also say that I gave two weeks of gratuitous service to the 25th Reg Ill vol at St Louis Mo last year -

You have my certificate from the Medical board. And I would like to be commissioned so that I could say that I was going and have additional influence in urging recruits - I refer to [Lawrence?] Welden - James B. McKinly - Judge David Davis &c

Yours Truly

C. H. Mills M.D.

C.H. Mills M.D.

Champaign Ills July 25.62

Is a descendent of the "Puritans". His grand father was in battle of Bunker Hill. Is anxious to do something to perpetuate the government and desires appointment of Ass't Surgeon to the Reg't to rendezvous at Kankakee. Thinks if he had the Com's it would greater influence in recruiting.

Permit iss'd Augt 1

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