Shelbyville Ills Aug 11, 1863

To His Excellency A Lincoln
Pres of the U S
Dear Sir

I hereby Tender
my resignation as Commissioner
of the Board of Enrollment
for the Tenth District of the State
of Illinois - Circumstances beyond
my control will render it impossible
for me longer to discharge
the duties of the office
I regret that I am thus compelled
to resign - but hope that the same
may be accepted

I am with great
respect your Obt St
S W Moulton
Comm^n Board of Enrollment
10th District Ills

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