CANBY, E. R. S. - to Henry S. Lane 1841
CRAWFORDSVILLE Ia. JUN 10 FREE (black CDS & FREE postmark)
Hon. Henry S. Lane
Rep in Congress
Washington
D.C.
Crawfordsville Ind.
June 9th 1841
Dear Sir
By the mail tomorrow morning I will forward to the Adjt. Genl. of the Army an application for the extension of my leave of Absence for the benefit of my health with the Certificate of Drs. Fry and Speed as to my inability to perform duty and the length of time necessary for my recovery. My Father informed that he wrote to You on the 7th Inst. and requested You to call at the Office of the Sect. of War and make Sworn the character of the Offic physicians making the
Certificates and such other representations are acted upon I believe in the office of the Adjt Genl and not in that of Secy of War as my Father supposed. Will You have the Kindness then to call at the Adjt. Genl Office and make the
representations requested by my Father. As my present leave expires on the 20th of this month You will oblige as much by doing this at your earliest convenience, as the Application will probably be acted upon as soon as it is received
We were detained in Kentucky on account of Louisa´s sickness between 5 & 6 weeks and did not much this place until a few days ago. We met Mrs. Lane in Indianapolis as we passed through. She is now expected home. Your other friends are
generally well. Louisa´s health has improved much Since her arrival at home. She sends her love - & wished you to become acquainted with Mr Levy the delegate elect from Florida
Very Respectfully
Yours Os
E. R. S. Canby
Note: Edward Richard Springs Canby