Nathaniel Niles to Richard Yates

Belleville Ills Oct 19 1864

His Ex. R. Yates

Dr Sir:

I am informed by the Telegraphic news that many drafted men have been assigned to the 43d --there are 200 men in Camp Butler, as I am advised, who wish to go into the 130th.

Isn't it possible for me to get them? I suppose not I never think of Washington City and "the Honest Old" &c without a violent vertigo.-- Things are working right here-I have not

yet sounded M. I hope he is or will become right I think from a conversation with the brother of Gen. J. M. P. some months ago that he will run- He (the bro.) is a preacher and from his diplomatic ignorance and vagueness & circumlocution I come to that conclusion. I think Johny A. is an aspiring Buckingham-but of this I know nothing.

We people are for you most decidedly-

Dr Copp thinks as I do that a visit to Monroe (his county) & Randolph before the election would be well.

Yrs Truly

N. Niles

If you could do anything towards filling up my regt. I should like it much. I do want to get back and be in at the death. Besides, Governor, there is no law business for me- It is monopolized by Peace Patriots or talking soldiers Parlor Knights -and I need occupation.- am poor. I am so because my life during most of majority has been devoted to making Lincoln Prest. Trumbull Senator Koerner Minister to Spain &c.

Yrs Ever

N.N.

Col Niles-Belleville Ills to Gov Yates

Drafted men assigned to the 43d. 200 Drafted men at Camp Butler, wants them for the 130th Regt. Vertigo when he thinks of Honest Old Abe &c. Thinks M is right. Gen Palmer's brother will run. Thinks Johny A is an aspiring Buckingham. People for Yates. recommends a visit to Monroe Co before Election. Urgently desires help to fill his regiment-cause-poverty and patriotism

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