Clark E. Carr to Richard Yates

Galesburg Ill Sept 2nd 1864

Brig Genl H. E. Paine

Commanding IAS

Dear Sir

In response to your letter directed James A McKenzie Esq who is the captain of our Company will present this letter to you and will be prepared to receive the arms and bring them here.

You will find Capt. McKenzie to be a gentlemen worthy of the most implicit confidence

I am

very respectfully

Your Obedient Servant

Clark E. Carr

Springfield Sept 13 1864

The Carr's letter leads me to place implicit confidence in the patriotism and loyalty of the men of Capt. McKenzie's company.

Halbut E. Paine.

R.G.V.

If Col. Loomis is unable to dispose of the case without reference to the Governor I think it could be best to telegraph.

H.E.P.

Carr, Clark E.

Galesburg

Military

Col. Loomis

Issued order on Col. Crowell Engineer in Chief for 60 muskets, accoutrements for same and 40 rounds of ammunition for each piece. Sept 18 1864 - ackd

ackd & infd Genl Paine of above

Loomis

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