J. H. Eaton to Richard Yates

Paymaster General's Office, Washing, Sept. 29, 1864

Hon. Rich Yates Governor of Illinois

Sir:

I have this day telegraphed to Louisville to order Major F. Hays, if not actually in the field paying troops, to repair to Springfield as you have requested. Major Cumback has also been telegraphed, to authorize twenty days leave of absence to Major McClaughey, if he can be spared from his duties at Springfield. If his duties are therefore not at this moment pressing, you will be good enough to say that absence from Springfield for that time will not be objected to from this office.

It will be best however for Major McClaughey to send up an application

through Major Cumback at Indianapolis to cover the period herein mentioned.

I have the honor to be, with great respect Your obt. servt J. H. Eaton actg. Paymaster General

Eaton J H Pay.Master Genl. Wash. Sept 29th 1864 Has ordered Maj F Hays to repair to Spfld, and a leave of 20 days absence to Major McClaughey (File)