George Montgomery to Richard Yates

Jacksonville Jany 15th 1862

Honorable R. Yates

Dr Sir

I have sold out my entire interest in the Mercantile business in Beardstown And am desirous to fill some place in or connected with our Army. I have now two sons in the field and I have aside from this done as much or more than any other man from Cass Co for pushing forward the war. And as I learn there are Several Commissioners to be appointed: If you can give me an appointment you will confer a great favour

Any Refferences you may you may ask in our County I can give hoping to heare favourably from you soon

I Remain your Truly

Geo Montgomery

Address to Beardstown Ills

Geo. Montgomery

Beardstown Jany 15

application for appt.

ansd Jany 25

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