Abner Hard to Owen Lovejoy

Aurora Ill. July 26. 1861

Hon O. Lovejoy

Dear Sir

I have just learned that there is to be a vacancy in the Board of Medical Examiners of this State By the resignation of one of their number. And I take the liberty of soliciting your aid and influence in procuring the appointment for myself to fill the vacancy. The Governor appoints the board, and if you will write him in my behalf or take such course as in your judgment will be most likely to succeed I will be under lasting obligations to you. Hon. J. F. Farnsworth will do all he can for me

Yours in haste

Abner Hard [bottom of page cut off]

Hon R Yates

Springfield Ill

Dr Sir I would esteem it a personal favor if you would appoint Dr. Hard to the position he seeks

O. Lovejoy

Washington D.C.

July 29/61

O. Lovejoy Recommending Abner Hard