James Oaks to Richard Yates

Head-Quarters Sup't Vol. Rect'g Service, Illinois,

Springfield, July 29 1864

His Excellency, Rich Yates, Governor of Illinois-

Sir;

Your communication of this date relative to the Settlement of the accts of Dr. Stephensan late Surgeon of the 14th Regt Ill. Vols. is received.

I am not aware that any "obstructions are again placed in the way of Settlement of the accounts of Dr. B. F. Stephenson"

The necessary orders have been given in the Doctor's case & the want of settlement arises as reported by the Mustering Officer, in the failure of the Doctor to present his Returns for the first two years of his service,

It is altogether unnecessary for the Doctor to "incur the expense and delay

of a journey to Washington to adjust his accounts" as the same will be promptly settled if forwarded to the proper officers by mail

I am Sir

Very Respectfully, Yr. Obdt Srvt

James Oakes

Lt Col S.V.R.S. & Ch. M. O. Ill

Oakes James A Liet Col & AAP.M.

Springfield July 29 64.

He is not aware that any obstructions are again placed in way of settlement of Stephensons accounts. The necessary order has been given in Dr case but he failed to present his returns for first two years of service