F. A. McNeill to Richard Yates

Mt. Morris Oct 14th 1864

Gov. Yates

Enclosed please find communication from Gen Meredith. When I left Paducah I expected to pass thro' Springfield the dangerous illness of a member of my family prevented. I hasten to mail it from this point. In relation to my appointment as Chaplain of an Illinois Regt, I have only to say that I do not, at present, think it desirable that such an appointment should be made. There is but one feeling in Paducah in reference to my leaving there, and Gen'l Meredith partakes of that feeling. Under the circumstances, I think it would not be desirable.

If you have any place for my boy, as 1st Lt. & Adjutant of any new Reg. I hope you will not pass him, as for myself I am afflicted - discouraged.

Very truly yours, F. A. McNeill

McNeil F. A.

Mt Morris. Oct 14 64

Sends a letter which Genl. Meredith gave him at Paducah.

He dont desire the position of Chaplain as recommended in the letter, at present but would like to have his son appointed 1st Lt and Adjt of some Illinois Regt.