S. Rogers to Richard Yates

Nora Ill Aug 30th 1864

Hon. Richard Yates

Dear Sir

The loyal citizens of this place have already met twice for the purpose of forming a military organization At the last meeting which was held last evening I was appointed a committee to confer with the Governor in order to ascertain if it will be possible to secure arms from the state - Judging from the numbers present and the spirit manifested I think there will be no difficulty in forming a company, if we can get arms. Twenty eight (28)

We refer you to

Hon E.B. Washburne

Judge Platt of Warren

Richard Seal or}

John [Lorrain?]} of Galena

May we hear from you immediately as we meet again on Saturday of this week

Yours very Respectfully

S. Rogers

Committee

Rogers. S.

Nora Ills. Aug 28th 64

Says they have formed a military organization there & wants arms &c

Executive Dept

Sept 1st 1864

Respectfully referred to Brig Genl. H E. Paine Comm'dg Distr of Illinois By Order

Simon Hirshbach

Col & A.D.C

Retd

Acknowledged Recpt Sept 1st 1864

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