Richard Yates to Surgeon in Charge

State of Illinois

Executive Department.

Springfield March 11. 1863

Surgeon in Charge

Convalescent Hospital

Benton Barracks St Louis

Sir:

I have been informed that James Boston Corporal Co "F" 53rd Ills. Infy has been confined in your hospital for some time and although upon examination found to be unfit for further service, can not get his discharge papers. I would respectfully request you to assist Mr. Boston to get his discharge without unnecessary delay.

Respectfully,

Your obed't serv't

Richd. Yates

Governor

Official

S. Hirshbach

A. D. C.

Convalescent Hospital

Benton Barracks

March 23/63

Gov. Yates,

Sir. The within named soldier James Boston was sent to Small Pox Hospital Feb. 18th 1863. Since, we have not heard from him. You can get information by addressing Surg. Smith. Duncan Island near St. Louis Mo.

Respectively

By order of

Disch. Ira Russell

Surg. in charge

McCormick Clik

Recd Ex O Mar 25 63