Fred J. Heslop to Richard Yates

Lebanon Illinois August 27th 1864

To His Excellency Gov. Richard Yates

There is organized in the North East corner of St. Clair County Ills. a company of Home Guards for the protection of their homes and their neighbors in the adjoining counties against Bushwackers &c. I was appointed a committee this evening to ask your consent to their organization and to enquire of you whether they could go on and elect their officers. They are all Loyal citizens and determined for the Union.

An early answer is requested.

Yours in Haste --

Fred J. Heslop

Heslop, Fred, J.

Lebanon, Ills

Aug. 27th 1864

A company has been organized in St. Clair Co for Home protection. Wants to know if they can go on and elect officers &c.

Executive Dept.

Springfield [illegible]

Respectfully referred to Brig Genl. H E Paine

Comma'dg Distr of Illinois

By Order

Simon HIrschbach

Col & A.D.C.

Retd

Acknowledged Recpt

Sept 1st 64 [illegible]