Charles W. Foster to Richard Yates

War Department,

Adjutant General's Office,

Washington, D. C,. Jany. 21st 1864.

His Excellency

Richard Yates

Governor of Illinois

Springfield Ill.

Sir,

I have the honor to enclose herewith official copies of reports from the Surgeon General, U. S. Army, in the cases of Dr. H. A. Buck, and Dr. C. K. Hendee both of Illinois, recommended respectfully for appointment as Surgeon, and Asst. Surgeon of U. S. Colored Troops.

Should you wish these persons appointed to the Colored regiment, which you have been authorized to raise,

(over)

please inform this office at an early day.

Very Respectfully

Your Ob'dt Servant,

C. W. Foster

Asst. Adjt General, Vols.

Colored Regiment

C W. Foster

Asst Adjt Genl

Washington D. C.

Jany 21. 1863

Encloses official copies of reports from Surgeon Genl USA in cases of Dr. H. A Buck & Dr C K Hendee. both of Ills. & both recommended for position in US Colored troops. Should you wish them appointed to the Colored Regt which you have been authorized to raise. please inform this office at an early day

see memo of Governor

AGO Jan 29. 1864

See Col Bross & tell him to see me as to this