C. M. Brazee to Richard Yates

Rockford Ill. Aug 15th 1864

To His Excellency

Richard Yates

Gov. Ill.

Dr Sir

I would Respectfully inquire if it be probable that the Genl Govt will accept newly organized Batteries and companies to be mustered into Old Regiments of artillery, Infantry or cavalry, where such Old Regiments have been Consolidated so that they now have less than their original number of "Companies" or "Batteries"

I am Sir

Very Respectfuly

C. M. Brazee

"Late" Capt Co. "C." 74 Ill. Vol.

Brazee C. M

Rockford Aug. 15/64

Can newly organized Batteries be mustered into old Regts.

Telegraph I think "yes" as to infantry. I think it would be safe to act upon the presumption that would be accepted if in time. Doubtful as to Cavalry & Artillery. Have written to Washington to know.

Sent Telegram as directed August 17th 1864 Snyder A.D.C.