Myrlte G. Brace to Richard Yates

Elmira Stark Co. Ill Aug 20th 1864

To his Excellency Richard Yates

Springfield Ill.

Dear Sir

I desire to call your attention to a wounded officer and special friend of yours.

That officer and friend is Col. T. J. Henderson Col of the 112 Regt. Allow me to say that the Col friends here are your fast friends and will be sure to manifest that on all occasions. And for that reason feel free to request you to urge to the promotion of the Col. His own Regiment has long since recommended him for a Brigadeer General. And in as much as he has proved himself to be a gallant and efficient officer in evry place he has been tried having long been in command of a Brigade and having been seriously wounded in a charge at Resacca and having returned to the front before he as even able for duty. It seems to your mutual friends here that his merits have been overlooked. And especially request that you urge his promotion at your earliest convenience.

I remain your friend and obedient servant

Myrtle G. Brace

Brace, Myrtle G.

Elmira Stark Co. Ills

Aug 20th 1864

Desires to call the Governor's attention to the merits and gallantry of Col. T. J. Henderson and says that mutual friends of the col. & of the Gov. are very desirous for his promotion to Brig. Genl. & requests the Governor to recommend him for promotion

Ansd as directed Sept 9 1864, Snyder ADC

Answer that I have repeatedly urged the promotion & will continue to do so.

Refer to President