Almond S. Tomlinson to Richard Yates

with recommendation for Sergt. Tomlinson signed by H. J. Hauckett and others 7/27/64

Camp 16th Ills Cavalry

in the field Ga. July 27th 1864

To his Excellency

Richard Yates,

Gov of the State of Illinois

Sir

Having learned that a call has been made for five hundred thousand more troops to be filled by volunteering or draft, and believeing that a portion of them will be raised in Illinois I hereby most respectfully make application for a commission in the line or staff of one of the regiments to be raised.

I herewith enclose reccommendations to which I respectfully call your attention

I am Sir most respectfully

Your Obedient Servant

Almond S. Tomlinson

Quarter Master Sergeant

16th Ills. Cavalry

Tomlinson Almon S

Camp 16th Ill Cavalry

In the field

July 27 1864.

Encloses recommendation and wishes Commission in some new regiment.

Troops all raised for old Regts. &c See precedent in Letter Book

Answered & Appeals sent

Aug 23 1863

Write him fully as he will be apt. to make known policy to Regt send him the "Appeals"

"By the by" send "Appeals" in every letter you write to Regt & in most written in the state. Post Hirshback & Johnny. The "Appeals" get too old if not sent off