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Fair Ground Hospital
Raleigh NC.
June 22^d 1867.

Bvt. Lieut Col. Jacob Chur!
A. A. Genl B. R. F. and A. L.
Raleigh N. C.

Sir!
I have the honor most respectfully to [[underline]] request [[/underline]] , that I may be furnished with a saddle-horse, in order to enable me to atend to my official duties so, as this season of the year [[underline]] requires [[/underline]]. It now being more danger for contagious diseases, and a stricter attention to the sanitary part needed, I hope that my request may meet with your speedy approval.

I am, Sir,
Very Respectfully
Your Obedt Servant
[[signature]] Richard Westerling [[/signature]]
A. A. Surg. U. S. A.