N. M. McCurdy , J. N. McCord and Joseph Gordon to Richard Yates

Vandalia Ill

Aug 24 1864

To Hon Richard Yates

Governor State of Illinois

We the undersigned Citizens of Vandalia take pleasure in recommending to your favorable notice Mr Wm Guy the Bearer of this and also Capt Ludwick & his Company of this Co who are desirous of getting arms from the Government for their Company. We are personally acquainted with most of the members of the company & know them to be loyal and true Union men

Very Respectfully

N. M. McCurdy

J N McCord P M.

Joseph Gordon

McCurdy J

Vandalia Aug 64

File Retd by Genl Paine

Attended to

H

Brig Gen. Payne

Please hear what Mr Guy has to say I have no doubt arms entrusted to him would be in safe hands.

I have armed two Companies at Vandalia in the same Co but that region is badly infected and I think it would be well to let this Co have arms.

Richd. Yates