Richard Yates to George G. Shumard

with Richard Yates letter 8/8/64

State of Illinois

Executive Department.

Springfield Aug 9th 1864.

Maj. Geo. G. Shumard

Surgeon U. S. Vols

Medical Director &c

Sir:

If consistent with existing regulations, I would respectfully request that Franklin McKensey 125th Regt Ills. Vols. now at Brown Hospital Louisville K'y, receive a furlough for thirty days or for such period as may be allowed.

Respectfully,

Your obed't serv't,

Richd. Yates

Governor

Executive Department

Springfield Illinois

Aug 9 1864

Richard Yates

Governor of Illinois

Requests that a furlough be granted Franklin McKenzie 125 Ills. for thirty days, or such period as may be allowed.

830-

Sup't and Med. Director's Office,

Louisville, Ky., Aug 13" 1864.

Respectfully referred to Asst Surg B. E. Fryer ref. a. in charge of Brown Gen. Hospital, for proper medicat certificate and recommendation.

D. H. Gilbert

Surgeon U. S. Vols.,

Sup't and Medical Director.

Recd. B. G. H. Aug 13th 64

Brown Gen'l. Hospital

Louisville Ky. Aug. 16 1864

Respectfully returned. The within named man is absent from this Hospital on a furlough from the Post Commandant

B. E. Fryer

Asst. Surgeon USA

In charge of Hospital.

1st Ward

E. B., F. No. 4. Recd. Aug 17th 1864

Sup't and Med. Director's Office,

Louisville, Ky., Aug 17th 1864.

Respectfully returned to His Excellency Richard Yates. Governor of the State of Illinois, with reference to the preceding endorsement.

R. H. Gilbert

Surgeon U. S. Vols.,

Sup't and Medical Director.

G.H.