E. S. Terry to Richard Yates

Danville Ills. 5th June 1862

Hon Richard Yates

Dr Sir:

I take the liberty of introducing to your acquaintance Capt R. V Chesley of this place, late of the 12th Regt Ills Vols. who visits your city on business with your Department and I would further express the hope that the matter he may present to you will meet with your favorable consideration.

The Capt lately commanded Co C in the 12th Regt; but has been compelled to resign his command, in consequence of a wound recd at the battle of Ft. Donaldson; and his interest in the welfare of his company prompts him to desire that they shall have, in his successor a commander acceptable to them.

Truly

Yr friend

E. S. Terry

E. S. Terry

Danville

June 5th 1862

Introducing Capt R. V. Chesley.

Hon. Richard Yates

Springfield

Ills

To introduce Capt R. V. Chesley

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