Hiram N. Clark to Richard Yates

U. S. genral Hospital No 2

Quincy. Ill. Jan. 7th 1865

Mr Richard Yates, Esqr.

Honored, Sir.

I make bold to Address you. In Regard to My self. I have been in the Servis over three years I Belong to the 34 ill. u.s. Regt. Am Not tired of the Servis, in the field, but [hartly?] tired of Hospital life, Have been In the Hospital since the first of May last have been At this Hospital since the 9 of July. have Neve been Examined yet. I would like to join my Regt the doctor says that I cant stand field duty Any More. I would like to have My discharge & if you will Assist me. In getting. said discharge. I shall be vary thankful. yours with Respect Hiram N Clark

P.S.

My Diseas is inflamation of the kidneys. pleas write to me & let me known what you will do. for A soldier that has done his duty. while at the front

yours with Respecks

Hiram. N. Clark

Co F. 34. Regt. ill u.s.

Oscar, Vantassell Col. Com.

Clark Hiram N.

Co. F. 34th Ill Vols

U.S. Hospital.

Quincy Jan 7th 65

Wants to be discharged

Apply for & answer

Ansd. & appd for

Porter