Cronsiae and others to Richard Yates

Camp of the 132d Ills Vol In'ft.

Paducah Ky Sept 9th/64.

To His Excellency, Governor Yates.

The period for which we enlisted (one hundred days) expired yesterday. During that time we have done cheerfully, all the duty which has been required of us, and now we desire to be mustered out of the service. This is the unanimous sentiment of the Regiment, and as a Regiment we have so informed our officers. Knowing as we do that hundred days troops from other States have been promptly mustered out of service at the expiration of their time we know of no reason why the troops from Illinois should be dealt with in a less equitable manner.

The officers in command tell us they are waiting for orders but do not know at what time we shall be ordered home. We do therefore as citizens of Illinois appeal to you as our Governor to use your influence in our behalf and secure our discharge from service soon as possible.

Very Respectfully

Your Ob't Serv'ts

In behalf of the majority of the enlisted men in Co I. Ivante Cronsiae, Sergeant.

In behalf of Co. K. Amos C. Rigby Sarg't

In behalf of Co. G. Benjamin. F Brooks Sergt.

I behalf of Co. B. James M. Onion Sergt

In behalf of Co A James O. Tullis Sargt

In behalf of Co. F Jackson Denio Sergt.

In behalf of Co D W.A Ralston Sargent

Amos. C. Crosby.

Sergt. Co. K. 132nd Regt. Ill.

Columbus Ky. Sept 9/1864

Says their time of service has Expired, while others 100 Days troops are discharged, they are held. Wants to know if they cant be discharged.

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