George W. Ebey to Richard Yates

Jefferson City Mo Sept 29th 1861

Gov. R. Yates---Sir:---I have been trying since we arrived at this point to get a transfur from Col Palmer I have had two good offers from two different Colonels but the Colonel will not grant me a furloug to make the arrangements that are required. He says that if I can assure him that I can get a Commission he will give me a transfur Col Birge of St. Louis who is one that I refer to above telegraphed Col Palmer giving him assurances to the efect that if he would give me a transfur to his Reg't that I would get a commission but the Col is not yet satisfied Govenor I want you to get me a Commission If it is necessary I can send you certificates of my character as a soldier and proficiency in drilling men &c &c &c from Col Palmer Capt [Cane?] & others

The office that I have now pays but very little and the condition of my affairs at home require that I should get more pay A. Wife and two children with a Home considerably embarassed are considerations that bear heavily on my mind Hopeing that you will excuse a want of modesty on my part and that I will hear from you soon I remain Respectfully &c Geo. W. Ebey

P. S. Direct to 14th Reg't Ill Vol Mal

Geo. W Ebey 14 Regt

Requesting transfer & promotion.

Ansd Dec 18 M

Write Ebey would gladly send but no vacancy which companies do not insist on filling & copy

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