H. H. Fell to Richard Yates

Bloomington Jan "14" 1862

Honl Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois

Dear Sir

I have much pleasure in introducing Doctor Richard U Nelson of this place, who is verry anxious to be appointed a Surgeon in the Army.

From Letters of Introduction which were sent me (before he came here to reside) from a person in whose judgement I had great confidence, as well as from the character he bears as a Physician and Surgeon in this place, I have every reason to believe that his appointment would be a good one, for the well, as well as the sick Soldier -

He has had charge of Captain Bloomfields Co. in Col Shepherds Regt since its formation and I hear the men are well pleased with the attention

and care he has given them and that they express a hope he may accompany them.

I hope it may be in your power to accommodate the Doctor, and oblige very respectfully yours.

K H Fell

Dear Govr I cheerfully join My Brother in recommending the Doctor to your favorable attention. I think in has hands the interests of the Soldier would be properly looked after - a thing that is far often overlooked.

Jesse W. Fell

K H. & J. W. Fell

Bloomington Ills

Jany 14

Recommending Dr R. N. Nelson for Surgeon

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