D. P. Fyffe to Richard Yates

Magnolia Aprile 20th 1861

Friend Yates

Sir after my kindest regards to you and family, I wish to ask a favor of you. Dr Gaylord wish a situation in the Amy as assistant surgeon. he will come well recommend as a surgeon from Rush Medical Collidge also, from Nashvile, any thing you may do for him will confer a favor on me

We will have a Union Meeting hear on Tuseday evening next, and at that time we expect to raise a company. There is no party feeling hear, All for the Constitution and Laws

Should my sevises be wanted I am ready

I should be pleased to here from you, Direct to me at Bloomington

Yours Truly

D. P. Fyffe

P.S. This is rote without the klewled of Dr Gaylord that I would do so

D. P. F.