Title
Richard Yates to Edwin M. Stanton
            Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
            Date
1863-10-05
            Format
pdf
            Language
en
            Identifier
512739
            Transcription
October 5th 3.
Hon. Edwin M. Stanton
Secretary of War.
Washington City, D.C.
Sir: There are many sick and wounded soldiers in the hospitals in this State who have been in different hospitals for several months-and who actually require leave of absence to improve health- The present stringent orders of the Medical Department prevents medical directors from granting furloughs. I have respectfully to request that orders may arrive to surgeons in charge of hospitals to furlough for a limited period a reasonable percentage of cases from each hospital.
The Medical Director and District Commander
of this State are without orders on this subject.
Very respectfully
your obed't serv't
Richard Yates
Governor
Status
Complete
            Percent Completed
100
            Weight
20
            Original Format
2
            

