William Fithian to Richard Yates

Q. & T. R.R. Decatur Depot -

Morning Train for Quincy - 3:40 a.m. May 12th / 64

To his Excellency

Gov. Yates

Dear Gov.

I am at your service to aid in caring for our dead & wounded on the battlefields or their transportation to Hospitals or homes in Illinois - to serve in any way & where in the Great Cause now passing thro its most fearful yet hopeful baptism of blood. If no special exegency just now in that direction, I will comply with Ex. Gov. Woods wishes to aid him in raising his Regiment in Adams Co. & to this end hasten on to Quincy - where communication can reach me by mail or telegraph -

I have the honor to be

Governor

Your Obt Servt

Wm Fithian

P.S. Items of interest as to sanitary matters in Lower Miss. I have communicated to Sec. I. W. Woods

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Wm Fithian

Decatur May 12, 1864

Offers his services to take care of dead & wounded

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