John A. McClernand to T. L. Dickey

Springfield Ills.

Aug 24. 1861.

Hon. T. L. Dickey

Ottawa, Ills.

Dear Sir:

Yours of the 23d inst in behaf of our friend, Wm Osman, Esq, is to-day received. It will give me great pleasure to add my influence to yours, in securing the object he desires. I doubt not his ability and Military Experience, can be made available, and will cheerfully aid in making it so.

Yours &c

John A. M'Clernand

Brig. Genl.

[illegible] B.

Gen. McClernand,

Aug 24, 1861.

Recommending Moses Osman.