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Fairfield, Wayne Co. Ills. 19th June 1862.
Hon. Richard Yates -
Springfield Ills:-
Dear Sir:-
I am a private on Co. D. 34th Ills. Reg. 5th Brigade, McCook's Division.
I was wounded at the battle of Pittsburgh Landing in my left Foot. Two toes were shattered, rendering amputation necessary
I am now able to get around some upon crutches. I have sent a certificate of disability regularly once a month to my Captain, - Truman L Pratt & have not recd. any answer.
My furlough expired on the 10th ult. As I am not ale to return I hardly know what course to pursue.
I have not drawn any pay since the last of Dec 1861.
If you can, and feel so disposed,
I should be glad if you would send a pass for a friend to go down & attend to my affairs.
The Surgeon who attended me at St. Louis told me that I would not be able for military duty again. If I am not I shall want a discharge, but if I do get able I am going back. I wish to know the proper course to pursue.
I hope you will excuse the liberty I have taken in writing to you.
Yours for the Union
Charles W Sibley
Private Co. D . 34th Ill. Reg.
Hon Richd Yates Springfield, Illinois.
34 th Regt.
Chas W. Sibley
Fairfield 19 June
Was wounded - not yet recovered - has recd no pay since last Dec - asking advise & assistance - pass for friend.
Report to nearest Military [illegible illegible illegible] office
ansd
July 26 &c