James Oakes to Richard Yates

Office A. Ass't Provost Marshal Gen'l, Illinois,

Springfield, Sept. 14. 1864.

His Excellency.

Richard Yates.

Governor of Illinois.

Springfield. Ill.

Governor:

I have the honor to inform your Excellency that I have received orders from the Pro. Mar. General, to commence the Draft on Monday the 19th inst. beginning, as far as practicable, in those Districts and sub-districts where there is the least volunteering going on. The quota of every sub-dist under the present call is ordered to be filled, & the Draft to continue until it is so filled, Either by volunteering or Drafting.

Very Respectfully,

Your obt. servt.

James Oakes

Lt. Col & A.A.P.M.G. Ill.

Jas Oakes. Lt. Col. & A.A.P.M.G

Spfld. Ills Sept 14 1864

Has received orders from P.M.G to commence Drft. on 19th in Districts & subdistricts where quotas are not full.

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