Edward Eno to Richard Yates

Illinois State Agency

Nashville Tenn Sept 27th 1864

Hon

Richard Yates

Governor

Dr Sir

Dr Merrick surgeon in charge of the transportation of sick & wounded from the front to Louisville, has just called on me to know what is being done toward getting our men home before 4th Nov. He says Gov Morton has succeeded in procuring an order from the secretary of War for all Indiana troops unfit for service to be sent home, and the Indiana Agents are urging him to secure transportation; but he will do nothing about it untill he hears from you. The Doctor says "he is very anxious to beat his old Neighbors the Copperhead candidate for Govenor & carry the State for Lincoln."

If I can be of any service in the

way of getting our boys home I will cheerfuly remain & do all I can, - if not my own affairs require personal attention in Illinois early in October.

Very Respy

Your Obt Svt

Edward I. Eno

Ill State Agent

Ewd I Eno

Nashville Ten Sept 27/64

He wants to know what is being done about getting our boys home to vote who are unfit for duty in Hospitals. Says if he can do anything to get them home he will remain, if not he would like to be in Illinois early in Oct.

Saw Eno since

File.

Col H -

Be particular to write him what we have done. Also request him in the meantime to send every one home possible