Theophilus F. Capp to Richard Yates

Camp 47th Ills Inftry

Memphis Tenn. Aug 1st 1864

Hon. Richard Yates

Gov of Illinois

Excellency---I would most Respectfully make Application to you for an appointment of a Field office in any new Regiment which may be organized in Illinois.

on the 15th inst. I shall have served three years in my Regiment, and as there are not a sufficient number of veterans reenlisted to continue the present organization as a Regiment, and desiring to remain in the Service, I make the above Application.

I would respectfully refer you to the recommendation of my Commanding Officers endorsed hearon as to my Capacity and Efficiency as an officer during the time I have Served, believing them to be my best judges as to my ability as an Officer and Soldier.

I have always endeavord to do my duty

faithfully in the cause in which evry true and Loyal man Should be enlisted, and trust you will give the above Application your earliest Consideration, as you may think my Merit is deserving, with Sentiments of high esteem

I remain

Excellency

Your Obt Servt

Theophilus F Capp

1st Lieut 47" Ills vol. Infty

Hd Qrs 47th Ill Inf.

Memphis Tenn Aug 1/64

Lieut Capp has served in this command since its organization. I have always found him to be a brave, capable and efficient officer, and believe he is capable and worthy of fitting a higher position than his present grade.

S. R. Baker

Lt Col Comdg 47th Ill

Hd Qrs. 1st Div. 16th A. G.

Memphis Tenn Aug 1st/64

I cheerfully recommend Lieut Capp for the position of Field Officer as I know him to be an efficient officer, brave and cool in action, and possessed of good administrative ability,

Jas A. [Mower?],

Brig Gen, Vols.

Headquarters Right Wing [16 AC?]

Holly Springs Miss. Aug. 13 1864

Although not personally acquainted with Lt. Capp. yet I have every confidence in the statements made by Gen Mower. Earnestly hoping that the Governor of Ill. will not form any new organizations yet if he does I cheerfully recommend to his consideration Lt Capp

A. J. Smith

Maj Gen

State to him the rule in the old Regts---& in the new

Send him Proc

Capp. Theophilus F.

Memphis Tenn.

Aug 1st 1864

Applies for an appointment as field officer in any new regiment organized in Illinois.

Has served three years.

Sends recommendation of Col. S. R. Baker, Gen Jas A [Mower?], and Gen A J Smith.

Answered & Proc Aug 23 64