W. P. Carlin to Richard Yates

Head Qrs 2d Brig. 4th Division, Army of the Miss

Jacinto, July 29th 1862

Sir:

First Lieut Willis G. Whitehurst 38th Ills Vols being under orders for Springfield to recruit for this Regiment, I take the liberty of recommending him to your Excellency for an appointment as Major in one of the new Regiments now being enrolled.

Lieut Whitehurst has been constantly in service since the organization of his Regiment, and his experience and intelligence fully qualify him for the position sought. He has been ever faithful to his duties and I am confident will prove worthy of the trust for which I recommend him.

Very respectfully

Your obdt Sert

W. P. Carlin

Col 38th Ills Vols

comdg 2d Brig

To His Excellency R. Yates

Governor of Illinois

Springfield.

38th Regt

Col W P Carlin

July 29/62

Recommending 1st Lt Willis G. Whitehurst who is under orders to proceed to Springfield & Recruit asks that he may be apptd Major of one of the new Regts.