George J. Bergen to Richard Yates

Illinois State Penitentiary

Commissioner's Office.

Joliet Aug 10 1861

Gov Richd Yates

Dear Sir

I have the Honor to recomend to you Doct M. K. Tayler of our place as a very propper person to fill the office of Surgeon in our Army. He was an officer in the Mexican War, is now a Professor in the Medical Collegge of Chicago, a man of excellent moral habits, with a strong constitution to endure fatigue. And stands among the first in our county as a practical Physician and Surgeon His appointement to a good position will give great satisfaction to the Freinds in our community and will be considered as a personal favor by

Yours Truly

Geo J Bergen

Dr. M. K. Taylor

recommended

by Geo. J. Bergen

for field officer

in Infantry.