John S. Loomis to William Bushnell

Sept 5h [186]4.

(Private)

Hon. W Bushnell,

Ottawa Ills.

Dear Sir:

Dana B. Clark Post Master at Lostant LaSalle Co. writes the Governor enquiring is he can arm a Militia Company at that place. Will you have the kindness to inform us whether Mr C. is all OK, and of the loyalty of those who would most likely be associated with him in a militia organization. For the Governor

Truly Yours

John S Loomis

Col & ADC

No companies will be organized or arms furnished unless the [members?] & officers are known to be unequivocally for the >u<Administration & the Union</u>