Elison Vance to Richard Yates

U.SA. Hospital Madison Indianna

September the 6th/64

His Excellency Govener Yates

Sir

I can inform you that I have been Sick and in the hospital all summer at this place and now I am transfered into the invalid Corps first battalion and I most respectfully request to bee transfered to a Company at quincy I would like to have a Special transfer if thar is any chance to get one as I would rather bee in my own State I hope you will let me know Soon if it is Consistent with the presant regulations

Respectfully

Your obediant Servant

Elison Vance

private, Co. E, 16th Ills volenteer Inft

Vance Elison.

Co. E. 16th Regt. Ills Vols Infty.

US. Hosp. Madison Ind. Sept 6th 64

Says that he was transferred from Hospital to Invalid Corps., & he now wants a special transfer to a Company in Quincy Ills. where he will be in his own State.

Must apply through Capt to Adjt Genl at Wash

Ansd Sept 15th/64

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