G. A. Smith to Richard Yates

Decatur Ill Sept 19th (64

His Excelency Gov R. Yates

Sir my wounds having so far recoverd, as to enable me, to again do field duty, and being desirous of contributing still farther in Putting down this ungodly Rebellion, I am again desirous of entering the service, and now offer a [man?] [illegible] Regment of [vetrenes?)] to be ready in thirty days after I receive aurthority to do so. I am already offerd men enough to fill such a regment, for twelve months or longer. I therefore ask your interposition in procuring for me aurthority from the Hon. Sect of War to raise sush a regment which will be ready for the front, as soon as organised and desire no other Place hooping it may meet your Excelencies approbation to aid me in this Petition and that the Hon Sect of War may grant my Prayer I have the hon to be sir your obedient servant

G A Smith late

Coln 35th Ill Infantry

Col. G. A. Smith

Decatur Sept 19th 64

Wants to enter the service again. Wants Governor to interpose for him to obtain authority from Sec of War to raise a regiment for one year's service