West Point, N.Y. July 1^st 1863.
Sir

Desirous of obtaining a commission in the Kentucky Volunteers, I have the honor of submitting the following statement of services rendered — I have served seven years in the Corps of Engineers, Commanded by Major Barnard, Lieut^s Donelson and Duane — Served on the Utah Expedition, Oregon and Washington Territory and in the Army of the Potomac —

I respectfully submit the above Statements of my services, with the Enclosed recommendations, hoping they may be favorably considered,

I have the honor to be, sir,
very respectfully
Your most obdt. Servant
Thos. H. Leas.

P.S.
I sent application with recommendations from Brig. Gen Gilmore, sometime since —

Reference, David A. Sayre Lexington Ky.