Richard Yates to Unknown

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                          April 25th  3

 Surgeon in Charge

        Genl Hospital

            (Mellehaus?) Bend La

Sir:

   I am reliably informed that Mr Wm M Gaines of Co B 120th Regt Ills Vol is now confined in your hospital and that the prospect of his recovery is very doubtful. His father Mr Abram Gaines visits you for the the purpose of getting his discharge.  If consistent with the interests of the service I would request you to render him such assistance as he may require to accomplish his purpose.

                                                 Respectfully Yours,

                                                   Rich'd Yates  Governor

Official

Jno M Snyder

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