Henry Asbury to Richard Yates

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Provost Marshal's Office, FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, ILLINOIS.

Quincy, August 14th 1864

To His Excellency Richd Yates Springfield Ills.

Governor, This will be handed you by my son George - He desires to get a commis as Lt or Capt with 29 Ills Regt (Colonel partly [illegible] here - I have been instructed by the Hon Secy of War to recruit for that Regt here - Their old Camp and Barracks Still stands well adapted to recruiting service. If George can be appointed & commissioned at once he can train men here for that Regt.

As it is they do not come in & no one is sufficiently interested and has time to look up recruits - Can you aid his application to the Secretary of War in this behalf. I understand the Regt is deficient in officers, Not very many young men like the position.

When you see George you Shall

judge if he will do. It is not for me to say as he is my son. I may remark however that he is well educated Much better educated than most young men, has no bad habits, neither drinks Swears or smokes - He can very soon learn any thing that other men Know - Should he get the commission one of responsibility and danger I believe he will not disappoint your favorable recommendation if you can give him one.

I am Governor Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servnt

Henry Asbury

Qunicy, Ill., Aug 17th 1864

ASBURY, HENRY, Capt. & Provost Marshal, 4th District Illinois

This letter sent by the hands of his son George whom he recommends to the Governor as well educated and having no bad habits.

He (Geo.) wishes a commission as Lieut or Capt in 29th Regt. Ill vols. to recruit men in Quincy

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