David Kelly to Unknown

Joliet Will Co Ill

March 3 "1862

Hon Governor of the State of Ill

Dear Sir Wishing to Join the Volunteer Service of the U.S. in the capacity of Surgeon if in your provence to appoint Will you be so kind as to inform me in regard to it whether there is a vacancy at your Disposal as for qualifications for the position I will Say I have had about 20 years experience and one year in the Southern Climate leaving there when Hostilities Commenced and think I shal Bear the ordeal of the board of Examiner By Confering with my you will oblidge your Humble Serent Remaining with Respect yours truly

David Kelley, M.D.

Dr. David Kelly

Joliet Mch 3rd

Asking appt. of Surgeon

Ansd 7 Mch

Answer - that I know of no vacancy - that if he finds a Regt where they want him will be happy to appoint