William Hamilton to Richard Yates

Sherman House

Chicago August 25th 1862

Gov Richard Yates

Dr Sir

Several day since I received from you notice of my recommendation for appointment as assistant Surgeon in the 14th Illinois with an order for my examination &c At about the same time I received from Col McMurtry of the 102d the appointment of Surgeon of his Regiment. I immediately started for Chicago and have just got through with my examination - The Board of Medical Examiners have seen fit to place me upon the grade of Assistant Surgeon assuring me however that my standing with the Board is at least two grades higher than some who are now Regimental Surgeons

I expect within a few days to present to you such recommendations from the officers & men of the 102d Regiment and also from the citizens of Knox County as will justify you in appointing me Surgeon of the 102d Regiment not withstanding this decision of the Medical Board If I fail to do so however or if you are governed entirely by the decision of Said Board you will please cause my commission to be made out as assistant Surgeon of the 14th Regiment -

My brother the Editor of Menard Index at Petersburg may perhaps call upon you in relation to this matter as I have written to him by this mail -

I am your Obt Servant

Wm Hamilton

of Oneida Knox Co

Illinois

Wm Hamilton

Oneida, Knox Co.

Ill. Aug. 25.

Passed as asst Surgeon but two grades higher than the ordinary [illegible] Wants to be surgeon; has been recommended for asst. Surgeon in 14th Ill.