[Duncan Maclean] to J. Q. Manning

With J. Q. Manning letter 11/24/63

U S Camp in the Field nr Cornith Miss

Head Qrs 12th Regt. Ills Inftry 16 June/62

J Q Manning

Late of Co B.

12th Regt Ills Infty

Dr Sir.

Your letter of May 26th addressed to Gen. McArthur has been handed to the Regiment for reply. no discharge is required for the three month's service. You filled your Contract with the Government and they filled their Contract with you. there is no bounty accruring to three months men.

You as a Soldier wounded at the battle of Fort Donelson Entitles you to full pay up to the date of your discharge. $100.00 bounty and a pension according to the amount of your disability. It is with pleasure that the Commanding officer of this regiment gives the Accompanying Certificate

Yours Respectfully

Duncan Maclean 1st Lieut Co A.

Acting Adjutant

Head Qrs 12th Regt Ills Infy

Camp nr Corinth 16 June 1862

To all whom it may Concern

Know ye that Private J. Q. Manning of Company B. 12th Regiment Illinois Infantry served his term of three months with Credit to himself and Satisfaction to his superior officers who all testify to his general Conduct as a good and Efficient Soldier

A. L. Cheltain

Col Commdg 12th Ills Inftry

D Maclean

Actg Adjt