L. T. Hewins to Richard Yates

Oakhalla P. O.

Loda Ills

November 23 64

Hon R. Yates

Dear Sir

Be kind enough to advise me - as far as you know - if Surgeon's Services are required among Illinois troops in the Army or in Hospitals in the South.

My health is not very good & I desire to spend the winter at least in the south. I would prefer being in the Hospital.

Is there a want of Surgeons in Nashville, Tenn or in Vicksburg, Miss in & about Washington D C.?

On receipt of this will you advise me?

You probably may not remember me - but I will furnish you abundant Evidence of loyalty &c

Mr Bromwell as Representative Elect [Dr F?] Blades the Elector for this district Mr. Wood and State Representative or [illegible] Bross Liet G. Elect. I wish to go south on account of [impaired?] health & I would be of service to the Government if I could - my I hear from you soon?

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There are Several Mechanics here willing to do service for the Government - if they can get a place to suit some carpenters and some Blacksmiths good men - will you also advise me if they may be employed & [they?] think of going to Nashville Tenne

I remain

Respectfully &c

L. T. Hewins M. D.

P. S.

Gave my [illegible] and was assigned to duty by yourself as medical examiner for Iroquois Co in this state when the Enrollment was ordered by the State authority two years since

L. T. Hewins M. D.

To his Excellency

R. Yates

Springfield Ills.

Hewins Dr. L. T.

Loda Nov. 23 1864

He desires to go some point where climate is more congenial to his delicate state of health &c

Wants to know if Surgeons are employed in Hospitals & if there are any vacancies would prefer Nashville or Vicksburg or Washington

Also wants to know if the services of mechanics are needed in any Opt of the Army--