J. B. Cutts to Richard Yates

Head Quarters 2nd Illinois Cavalry

Trenton Tenn Aug 4 1862

His Excellency Richard Yates

Governor of Illinois

Dr Sir

I take pleasure in recommending Assistant Surgeon A. J. Crain of the 2nd Illinois Cavalry, for promotion to the rank of surgeon in any regiment where a vacancy may need to be filled. He is a competent and faithful officer, attentive in the discharge of his duty, and has served with great acceptance and fidelity in the medical department of this corps since its organization. His appointment would be a favor to many warm friends, and fully deserved by his personal merit and ability.

Very Respectfully Yours &c

J. B. Cutts

Surgeon 2nd Ills Cavalry

Ansd Sept 22 62

2d Cavly

J. B. Cutts

Trenton Aug 4/62

Recommending Asst Surgeon A. J. Crane for promotion to the rank of Surgeon in any Regt.