E. Kitchell to Richard Yates

Camp 98th Ill Aug 7th 1864

His Excellency

Richard Yates

1st Lieut A.H. Wood Co K. 98th Ill has been on duty in this Regt from Sept 5th 1863, to the present time - having been promoted from position of Sergt of Co A 26th Ill. He has now been three years in thi service, in the 26th Ill and the 98th Ill.

I respectfully recommend him to your consideration for promotion to position of Major in some one of the new Regts, in case any such should be raised. his qualifications as a drill officer are excellent, and otherwise he is well capable of filling that position.

I have seen Leiut Wood tried a number of times upon the field, and think him a brave and efficient officer, and deserving promotion. He has rendered valuable aid to the service, through his admirable qualities as an officer in charge of the skirmish line, divers times, during the present campaign. Hoping that he will receive your favorable consideration

I remain very Respectfully

Your Obt Sevt

E. Kitchell Lt Col Comdg 98th Ill

Jonathan Biggs Lieut Col Comdg 23rd Ills

E. Kitchell. Lt Col

Comd 98th Ill

Aug 7th 1864

Wishes F'st Lieut A.H. Wood 98th Ill promoted to the rank of Major in some one of the new Regts in case any should be raised. His qualification drill master are excellent, and is otherwise capable of filling that position

Answered Aug 30 1864