1861 July 16

Thomas H Minor, private of the 28th Regt of Va Vol having applied
for a certificae on which to ground an application for leave of
absence I do hereby certify that I have carefully examined said
Thomas H Minor and find that he is suffering with direct
inguinal Hernia and that in consequence thereof a furlough
of 20 days is recommended until he can obtain a discharge
from service

S. A. McConkey
Surgeon 28th Regt

per E Rives Asst Surg

MSS 640