John S. Weedey to Richard Yates

Troy Ill Aug 27th 1862

His Excellency

Ricd Yates

Dear Sir

Under date of the 25th ult. I recd permission from you to go before the Board of Medl Examiners.

I passed that Board as Surgeon in Feby or March last in anticipation of that place in the 14th Reg. If my certificate is not on record in your office it ought to be.

I am at your service "in this hour of our County's peril"

Yours with high esteem

Jno. S. Weedy M.D

John S. Weedey M.D.

Troy Ills Aug 27, 62

Says he recd permission to go before Board of Medical Exrs on 25th ult Passed Exn in Feby or March last to go as surgeon into the 14th Reg't

Certificate ought to be on file in this office and renews offer of his services.