G. T. Brown to Unknown

SENATE OF THE United States..................OFFICE OF THE Sergeant at Arms

                      Washington Dec'r 14 1864

Dr Sir:

            Stephen Child Son of Benj'n of Calhoun, long on Palmers staff, wants a Com. in an Illinois regt. so as again to go on Palmers staff.  He fought well throughout and was most favorably noticed in several reports.

             You have never done anything for me, narry once.  Now do it. If not I give you notice now - Solemnly, - in view of Eternity, - that when you get here your sleep will be disturbed, with nothing but cold victuals, &. &. Seriously - Can't you help him?

                                                          Yours  G. T. Brown

Brown G. T.

Washington Dec 15/64

Stephen Child. son of Benj'n of Calhoun wants a com'n in an Ills Regt. to be on Gen'l Palmer's Staff.

Col H.

Write fully why can't be done & give to me to sign.

H H clerk of Senate.