H. Hayward to Richard Yates

Olney March 6th 1863

Hon Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois

Dear Sir

Enclosed you will find a letter of recommendation addressed to your Excellency on behalf of Mr Jones & Rauch. Should more men be called for under the late conscription bill I would respectfully request that their application be considered by you.

Very Respectfully

H. Hayward

H Hayward Olney Ills March 2d 1863.

Recommending George M Raugh & CM Jones who wish an appointment in the army under the late conscript law, he hopes the Governor will consider their claims

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