Charles Newcomer to Richard Yates

Louisville Ky

Oct 3rd 1864

Dear Govenor

Your favour of the 27th [ultime?] enclosing Colonel Andrew's letter to you is at hand the Colonel evidently misapprehended the notice in making the application, I felt exceedingly anxious to reciprocate in part if possible the favours you have extended to me, anticipating or rather fearing the result of the application I have been trying to accomplish--something by writing to my & some of the adjoining counties, the reports I receive are encouraging. I hope & believe all will be well in our Section of the State,

I Start for Atlanta tomorrow, hope and expect to get back on or before Nov 1st so as to be home at the Election,

Col Andrew's Says in his letter to you that after this payment is completed I can be transferred to Illinois I did expect

or anticipate anything of the Kind but certainly would not object to a transfer to Chicago or Springfield. (Cairo would be objectionable)

I am Govenor with high regard Your Obt Servt

Chs Newcomer

P S, The Hon S. P. Chase made a speech here to day to a large audience his Speech was well received. He thinks there is no doubt of our Success in Nov.

CN

Maj Chas Newcomer Louisville Oct 3rd 1864 In referrence to his transfer to Illinois (File)