William Walker to Richard Yates

William Walker Luther Dearborn

Walker & Dearborn

Attorneys at Law.

Collections made in the Counties of Tazewell, Mason, Cass, Menard and Fulton

Culver, Page & Hoyne, Stationers Chicago.

Havana, Mason Co., Ill. July 29 1861

To His Excellency Hon Richard Yates

Governer of Illinois

Dear Sir

Capt R. S. Moore has a full company of Infantry now waiting your orders to March, he is very anxious to get marching orders as his company is among the first reported, and I earnestly request you that he may not be passed but may be among the first called into active service. I have no hesitation in recomending Capt Moore and his company to your favorable consideration and hope you will do the best you can for him. please answer this letter and very much oblige

Yours Very Truly

W Walker

Company Mason Co

See Apl. 25 1861.

July 29 Eato

R S Moore