A. Kitchell to Richard Yates

                    Olney Ills. Dec 28 1864

Hon R Yates

        Govr of State.

                          Dear Sir,

   Mr Bryant Higgins, a citizen of our place, who has served in the Army as a sergeant and also has certificates from Genls Smith & Loomis highly complimentary for his services, seeks a Captaincy or Lieutenantcy in a Company for Hancocks Veteran Corps _  I take pleasure in saying for him that his good character, and soldiercy being so far as I have heard entitle him to confidence and regard, and any favor

you can do him will I have no doubt be well merited and fully acknowledged.

                                                 Yours truly

                                                     A Kitchell

Kitchell A.

Olney Dec 28/1864.

Recommends Mr. Bryant Higgins who desires a position in Hancock's Veteran Corps.