Submitted by
David Yost
Camp 27th Iowa Volt Infty
Moscow Tenn
August 18th 1863
Colonel
I have the honor to report myself as ready for such duty, pertaining to my office, as the within surgeons certificate says I am capable to perform.
Respectfully & c.
Jed Lake
Lt Col. 27th Iowa
Inft Volts.
To Commanding
Officer of 27th Regt
Iowa Volt Infty.