R. C. Kise to Richard Yates

Head Quarters U. S. Forces,

Bowling Green, Ky., April 16th 1863.

Governor,

I beg most respectfully to remind you of the application of W. H. Bradbury of the 129th Ill: Vols: for a Commission as First Lieutenant in the State Militia, which was forwarded to you about the 28th Ult:

The endorsed recommendations by which the application was supported, are well deserved; and the appointment sought for would result in good to the Service, as it would obviate the necessity of detaching from an organized Regiment an officer, who could not be so well qualified as one whose early education, & experience in this particular department have adapted for the position.

I should be glad to have the honor of a reply at your early convenience.

I have the honor to be most resply your obt Servt.

R. C. Kise.

Asst. Adjt. Genl.

His Excellency

Richd Yates

Govr. of Illinois

Ansd. Apl. 22. 63

R C Kise

Asst Adjt Genl Bowling Green

April 15 1863.

Wishes to Call the Governors attention to the Application of Wm H. Bradbury of the 129th Regt for a commission in the State Militia says the application was a deserving one, and hopes to hear from the Governor soon.

No State troops to be raised

Recd Ex O. April 20 1863.