P. Pease to Richard Yates

Head Quarters 49th Regt Ill. Vol

Bethel Tennessee Aug 15/62

Gov. Richard Yates

Dear Sir

I write you in behalf of Capt Lewis W. Moore of this Regt who desires to be promoted to the position of Field officer in some one of the new Regiments being brought into service.

Capt Moore was engaged in the Battles of Donelson & Shiloh, in each place he has shown himself to be a competent officer & a brave man. Being in command of the Regiment at the Battle of Shiloh on the 6th & 7th of April I can more fully speak of him, noticing that he was always at his post encouraging his men and otherwise rendering valuable service Any assistance you may render him will be appreciated by

Yours truly

P. Pease Lt Col

49th Regt Ill. vol

49th Infantry:

P. Pease, Lt. Col.

Bethel, Tenn.

Recommends Lewis W. Moore, Capt. to a field officer's commission in one of the New Regts.