McCulloch and Taggart and others to Richard Yates

McCulloch & Taggart,

Attorneys at Law,

Successors to Manning & Merriman,

Office 75 Main Street.

Peoria, Ill., Aug 16th 1864.

Hon. Richd Yates,

Springfield Ill:

This will be handed you by Mrs. Joseph S. Davis of Fulton County Ill. who comes to you with a petition addressed to the Secretary of War at Washington D.C. for the release of her husband who is a soldier of the regular Army of the United States.

It seems to us that the petition makes a strong case, and the prayer of which should be granted. We hope, that it may please your Excellency to aid Mrs. D. in obtaining a discharge for her afflicted husband.

Any favor you may extend her will be appreciated by

Your friends

McCulloch & Taggart

Robert G Ingersoll

E C Ingersoll

A. C. Babcock

McCulloch & Taggart

Peoria Ills.

Augst 16th 1864.

States that the letter would be presented by Mrs. Joseph Doils who wishes her husband released from the Regular Army of the U.S.

Aug 22nd 64

Attended to

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