Green B. Raum to Richard Yates

Hd. Qrs 2d Brig 3rd Div 15th A C Resaca Ga. Aug 5th 1864

His Excellency Richd Yates Gov. Of Illinois

Gov: Genl Sherman in his report of the battle of Mission Ridge and Genl Logan & Genl J E Smith and others since that time have been kind enough to recommend me to the President for promotion. I respectfully ask your influence in my behalf with the President, I make bold to do so knowing the deep interest you take in the welfare of the soldiers you have sent to the field.

On the 11th of June 1863 during the siege of Vicksburg I was assigned to the command of this Brig which is now composed of the 10th Mo. 10th Iowa 26th Mo. 80th Ohio 17th Iowa & 56th Ills, my own Regt.

Since entering the field I have participated

in the Siege of Corinth, the battle of Corinth Oct 3-4, 1863, Siege of Vicksburg, and the battle of Mission Ridge Nov 25th 1863 where I recd a severe wound in the thigh.

Having been retained for so many months in a command superior to my present grade, and my conduct having met the approbation of my superiors, promotion is something that I might fairly expect yet unless the justice of my claims are brought prominently to the knowledge of the President no action will be taken in the matter, if you can consistently aid me I will be placed under additional obligations to you.

Very respectfully Your obt Sevt Green B Raum

Raum Geo W

Resaca Aug 5/64

Wants promotion

Write good letter to be enclosed to him

Aug. 12 64 Wrote letter to Pres & sent copy to Col Raum