W. M. Barger to Richard Yates

Camp. Washburn. Wis Dec. 7th 1863 His. Exc. Gov. Yates, Springfield, Ill A sense of duty prompts to write to you regarding the transfer of the soldiers of the "Invalid Corps" Formaly belonging to Ill regt) Stationed at this place to some place in Ill where they will be nearer to their homes and famalies so they may be able to look after their comfort during the ensuing winter. Should it be in your power to aid us in getting transfered the soldier will [illegible] be thank- full to you for the fave bestowed upon them

Your most obedient: servent W.M. Barger, "34" [illegible] Camp Washburn Milwaukee Wis To His. Exc. Gov Yates Springfield Ill

Barger W M. Camp Washburn Wis Decem 7 1863. Wishes the Governor to use his influence to have Invalid Soldiers from Illinois transferred to their own State Executive Office Dec 11th 1863