[C. S. Pennetaker] to Richard Yates

Head Quarters U.S. Forces

Munfordville. Ky. Aug. 20" 1863

This is to certify that John B. Wolf of 107th Regt. Ils.V. I. has been performing the duties of Post Adjut. of this place for near three months having entire control of the official matter of these Head Quarters and has performed the duty attached thereto with great accuracy and promptness. He is a young man of noble moral habits whose social qualities, sympathy and respect for those whomsoever he may meet has elicited the greatest esteem and love not only of those in army with him but the many citizens who have found his acquaintince. His thorough knowledge of military matters of various departments his familiarity with official reports truly entitles him to a higher position than a Leutenancy and it would be a personal favor to me and an honor to his State as well as a benefit to the service to have Mr. Wolf promoted at an early a date as possible

Very Respectfuly

Your Obt. Sert

C.S. Pennetaker

Col. 27" Ky V.Y.

Com'g Post

To His excellency

Gov. Yates of Illinois