Henry Huhn to Richard Yates

Peoria, Ills. Jan 10, 1865.

His Excelency Gov. Richard Yates

Sir! Having served in the 44th Regt Ills. Infy. since July 1st, 1861 as a private, and being promoted by you to 1" Lieut. for meritorious and gallant conduct rendered at the Battles of Tia Ridge, AR. and Stone River, Tenn. and now being honorably discharged the service of the U. S. on account of wounds received at the Battle of Kenesaw mountain, State of Georgia, by order of the War. Dept. I would most respectfully ask your Excelency for a recommendation to the Adj. General Thomas U. St. A. either for a situation in the first Corps Genl Hancock, or the the invalid Corps. I have lost the entire use of my left arm, in consequence of this wound, also it is the cause of my leaving the field, where I did had so many good friends. Enclosed please find my discharge. Hoping this my request may meet your kind consideration I am Governeur

Your humble servant

Henry Huhn

late Lt. 44th Rgt. Ills. Inf.

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Huhn Henry.

Peoria Jany 10/65

Wants recommendation for a commissioned appointment in VRC

Ansd & sent recommend.

Porter