G. D. A. Parks to Richard Yates

with Jos. L. Braden letter 7/21/62

with J. McRoberts " 7/21/62

with A. L. McArthur letter 7/21/62

Joliet June 21st 1862.

Hon. Richard Yates,

Governor of the State of Illinois,

Sir:

The bearer of this, Mr. Harvey S. Higgins, is I believe already known to you, but as he again is desirous to engage in the military service of the country, I take great pleasure in saying from a personal acquaintance of several years, that I sincerely believe his intelligence, military knowledge habits, and peculiar aptitudes for the service are such, that he will fully gratify any confidence which may be reposed in him. -

I am often applied to for letters to your Excellency, from my supposed acquaintance with you, but I shall endeavor to recommend to your favorable notice only such as I can cautiously endorse from personal knowledge.

Your obt Servt

G. D. A. Parks.

G. D. A. Parks -

Joliet July 21.62.

Introduces Harvey S. Higgins and speaks highly of his ability and integrity, will fullly justify any confidence reposed in him.

3 recommendations enclosed.