Richard Yates to Edwin M. Stanton

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Sept 19th 3.

Hon. Edwin M. Stanton Secretary of War. Washington City DC.

     Sir: 
             First Lieut. Geo. C. Lockwood of 

Co K. 30th Regt Ill. Vols. and aid to Brig General

Elias L. [Dennis?] has been in service since April '61-

was at Belmont, Donelson, Shiloh and other engage-

ments and has proved himself a most worthy and

competent officer. I would respectfully request his appointment to position of [illegible]

for which he is well qualified.

Very respectfully

Rich Yates

Govenor