Harvey Hogg to Richard Yates

Head Quarters 2nd Ills Cav August 22nd 1862

To His Excellency Gov Yates.

I take great pleasure in introducing to your favorable consideration Lt Patterson late Adj of the 2nd Batt of my regiment. By recent order he has been mustered out of service. He has been with me for several months & has shown himself to be far the best Adjutant I have had under my command. In a new Regiment his services would be invaluable. If he can receive an appointment I would feel greatly obliged.

I am respectfuly Your obt serv

Harvey Hogg

Lt Col 2nd Ills Cav Cmg

2nd Cav. Harvey Hogg Lt. Col. Aug 22nd

Introducing Lt Patterson late Adj. in 2nd Cavalry & mustered out under recent orders. Recommends him a fit person for position in a new regt.