James Bartholow to Richard Yates

Ford Morgan Alabama

August 25th 64

Hon Richard Yates

Dear Sir

While in New Orleans I recieved your letter in reply to mine... concerning the formation of a company under the last Call for 500000 men and of my promotion in said company.

I am very thankful for your assurance of meeting with success and shall be very happy to return and proceed with the business of enlisting men to assist in carrying on this war for the restoration of the Union.

I will, if you require it, bring all necessary recommendations from my Company and Regimental Officers and present them to you

I shall await anxiously the order to return and will proceed promptly to business as soon as all the arrangements may be completed.

Fort Morgan surrendered the 23 inst and is now occupied by our forces.

I am Sir

Yours Respectfully

James M. Bartholow

Co "G" 94 Ill Vol I

Hon Richard Yates

Springfield

Illinois

Please direct to Co G. 94 Ill In the field

Via Orleans

Bartholow Jas. M.

Co "G" 94th Ills. Fort Morgan. Aug 25 '64

Has received Govr's letter concerning the formation of a company under last call and his promotion in said company. He will await anxiously orders to return and will proceed promptly to business as soon as arrangements are completed.

Answered Sept 20 64

Snyder

ADC