A. Kitchell and others to Richard Yates

Olney Ills. Octbr 19 1863.

Hon Richard Yates

Govr of State

The undersigned citizens of this place, desire to recommend to your favorable attention Mr Lewis Wright, formerly a private in Co. "C" 63 Regt. Ill Infty, now transferred to the 1st Battallion of the Invalid Corps. He is a young man whose health failed in the Service but he is so far restored as to be deemed fit for Invalid Service. He is poor in circumstances, but of good character, good habits, and worthy of confidence and promotion. We recommend him for a Lieutenantcy, and hope you will be able to

give him the position

Respectfully yours

A. Kitchell

H. Hayward

A. Darling

F R Payne

Office A.A.P.M.G. Ill.

Springfield, Nov 3, 1863

Respectfully returned to His Excellency, Gov. Yates, with the suggestion that it will be necessary for the applicant, Lewis Wright, to pursue the course indicated in G.O. No 105, 1863. I am not authorized to make the desired appointment, much as I should be pleased to meet the wishes of His Excellency.

James Oakes

Lt. Col. 4th U.S. Cavly

A.A.P.M.G. Ill.

Ex Office Nov 4 1863

Kitchell A & others

Olney Oct 19th 1863.

Wishes the Governor to recommend Lewis Wright formerly in Co C 63rd Regt. Wishes to be appointed Lieut in Invalid Corps.

State of Illinois

Executive Departt

Springfield Nov 2nd, 1863

Respectfully referred to Lt. Col. Jas Oaks A. Prov Marsh. General State of Illinois, The signers of this recommendation are respectable and reliable gentlemen.

Richd Yates

Governor

Recd. (A.A.P.M.G. Ill.) Nov. 3, 1863

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