Charles W. Foster to Richard Yates

War Department,

Adjutant General's Office,

Washington, D. C. Oct 15, 1864

His Excellency

Richard Yates,

Governor of Illinois

Springfield, Ill.

Sir:

I am directed to inform you that the case of Surgeon F. M. Osborne 1st U. S. Colored Arty, (Heavy) who was mustered out of the service of the United States for incompetency, by Adjutant General L. Thomas, in his Special Order No. 123 issued at Louisville, Ky., July 13th 1864, has been carefully investigated, and that the facts in the case will not justify any interference with the action already taken.

I have the honor to be,

Very Respectfully,

Your Obt. Servt.

C. W. Foster

Asst Adj Genl Vols.

C. W. Foster A A G

Washington. Oct 15/64

Surgeon F M Osburn cannot have his sentence revoked

Official Copy sent

Porter