John Moses to S. Hirshback

Winchester Ills. 24th March 1863.

Col. S. Hirshback

Springfield Ills.

My Dear Sir:

Allow me to introduce Rev. Dr. Richd W. Davis, late an officer in the 73rd Regt. having resigned on account of ill health. He is now restored to health and is ready again for service, being desirous to fill some vacant chaplaincy. He wishes more particulary at this time to have the disability on account of his resignation removed, and to visit the Regiments where vacancies exist.

Dr. Davis, since his resignation has resided here, and has been active & zealous in the pulpit and out of it, in defending the government & in fighting Copperheads. He has done yeoman service.

I will take it as an especial favor if you will introduce him to the Gov. or Lt Gov. and assist him to accomplish the object of his visit. I would write to the Gov. if I knew he were at home, and have deferred my trip until I can here of his arrival.

Very Truly Col.

John Moses.

John Moses

Winchester March 24 1863.

Introducing Doct Richd Davis late an officer in the 73rd Regt. resigned on account of disability. wishes the disability removed so that he may again enter the service.

Wrote to War Dept.

April 2.

Refer to Gov

Recd Ex O March 25 1863.