Richard Yates to Lewis Clarkson

State of Illinois

Executive Department.

Springfield Nov 18th 1864.

Lewis Clarkson Esq.

South St. Genl Hospl.

Philadelphia Penn.

Dear Sir,

I have received an answer to the application which I made to the Surg. in charge of Hospital at Chester, stating that you had been transferred to South St Hospl. If you still desire to be transferred to Chicago I will renew the application to your present Surg. in charge upon your request. Very Respectfully.

Richd. Yates

Governor.

Respy. returned to Gov. Yates. It is still my desire that I should return to the State of Illinois and with many thanks for your past attention and favors I remain

Your obt Servt

Lewis Clarkson

Chester

[illegible] Hospl

Dec 21st 1864

Clarkson Lewis

Hospital

Philda Pa

Wants to be transfered

Ansd & appd for

Porter