James J. Heffeman to Richard Yates

Head Quarters Camp Butler

May 27th 1864

To his Excellency Gov Yates

Sir I have the honor to recommend to your favorable consideration the bearer "Mac de Grover" a private in Battery D 1st Ills Artly. He is a hard working indefatigable and energetic fellow, full of that life and enthusiasm which should always be found in the soldier and education sufficient to make him a good officer. I have had him on duty with me over 4 months and can therefore vouch for his good conduct and a thorough knowledge of his duties

I have Sir the Honor to be Very resptfly Your Obt Servt

James J Hefferman Major 53rd Ills Infty Comg Camp Butler

Hefferman J J.

Camp Butler May 27 64.

Recommending Mack de Grover for position,

Letter to CW Foster Asst Adjt Genl. Washington requesting permit for Grover

Loomis ADC