Richard Yates to Charles Jewett

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July 1st 4.

Charles Jewett Esqr.

Chicago Ills.

Confidential

Dear Sir: Your letter concerning danger to be apprehended from disloyal men who are armed &c &c is received I have been fully advised for many months of the truth of which you speak and have made every effort in my power to prepare the Government for emergencies, but so far have not succeeded.

We have no sufficient militia law and no arms. The arms which i secured for State defence have been transferred to the 100 day regiments. When they return the

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State will be in condition for denfense, with both men and arms.

The Department at Washington has under consideration, plans which I have submitted, for State defense, and I hope will act upon them soon. For the present we are indeed in a bad condition and have been for a long time without any fault of mine.

Very Respectfully,

Richd. Yates

Governor