Clauin Dec 2 1862
Hon [illegible in original] Patton
                Dr. Genl!
                      The bearer of this
Rev B H Thomas, is a citizen of our country 
& as yet one of your constituents. He 
has a son in the army & wishes to visit 
him. He will explain. 
		You can recom- 
mend th 2 to any of the officers 
of the government as beig loyal & true 
to our flag.
		Anything you can do
for him will confer a great favor 
upon him & be considered as 
though personally granted to me
		Yours Truly 
A Myers