Andrew McFarland to unknown

With William Walker letter 3/21/64

With E. A. Otis letter 9/10/64

With Petition certifying acquaintanceship with John Cameron 9/30/64

Ills. State Hospital for the Insane.

Jacksonville, Ill. Aug. 26th 1864.

To whom it may concern -

I hereby certify that Mrs Martha Cameron, of Mason County, Illinois, is insane, and now an inmate of this Institution.

Andrew McFarland, M.D.

Supt. &c.

John H. Cameron

Co H. 28th Ills

Wife became insane since he entered army. 5 helpless children - wants discharge. Write to Sec of war & enclose this certificate.