C. H. Potter to James Oaks

Head Quarters. Northern Dept.

Columbus, O. July 26th 1864

Lt. Col. James Oakes

A. A. P. M. Genl.

Springfield Ills.

I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of Capt Jerry N. Hills letter to you dated July 18th 1864. in reference to the state of affairs at Paris Ills. forwarded by you to these Head Quarters. and I am instructed to say that the troops now at Paris Ills have been ordered to remain.

The Union Citizens should be advised to Organize themselves to assist the Military authorities as much as possible.

I am Colonel

Very Respectfully.

Your obt Servant.

(Signed) C. H. Potter

A. A. Y.

Office A. A. P. M. Y. Illinois.

Springfield Aug 5 1864

Official Copy

Respectfully furnished His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois.

In the temporary absence of Lt Col James Oakes, A. A. P. M. Gen'l Illinois.

Newton Bateman

Asst in chg of office.

Oakes Col James A.

Springfield Ills

August 5 1864.

Enclosed Copy of Letter from Gen Heintzelman in regard to retaining Capt Hills Company at Paris Ills.

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Write letter to Rives whether Col Sheets would be willing to get up a Company if I send him arms proper security being given to the State or Govt. the Company have to be got up very quietly & subject to order of Gov. to go any where in State