P. N. Harts to Richard Yates

Port Hudson La

May 9th 1864

To His Excellency Hon Richd Yates Gov. of Illinois.

The undersigned, an Illinoisan, being on Garrison duty at this Post, where I will probably remain idle for some months, & seeking active duty, (the Regt. being fully officered) & in the meantime resist copperhead influence in Illinois, I pledge myself to obey all your behests & secret orders, if you will cause me to be detached & temporarily promoted, retaining my present position, to which I desire to return when the exigency, which has necessitated the present call, has subsided.

And if the above meets your approval I desire to have associated with me Lt. Col. A. O. Millington of our Regt. who passed the St Louis Board of Examiners as a first Class Colonel. He is anxious to get such an appointment & is one of those truly loyal men who would do good work for the Union Cause anywhere. Our Regt. has a Col. & Major so that the Lt. Col. could be well spared.

I would be pleased to accept the Lt. Colonelcy under him.

Believing that we could make an efficient Regiment, in point of drill & discipline in as short a time as any other officers in the Service, I respectfully tender you our services

I have the honor, Governor, of being your obdt servt

P.N. Harts

Capt. Co. "C" 67th U.S.[2?] C.

P. N Harts

Capt Co C 67th U. S. [illegible] C. [T.?]

Port Hudson May 9th 64

Offers his services for a Lt Colonelcy in a 100 day Reg't provided he can retain his present position Recommends A O Millington for Colonel in such a Reg't

Sent Proclamation & Orders with explanation that 3 yr officers would not be allowed by War Dept to take Comd in 100 Day troops May 31st 64

Loomis ADC