W. G. Greene to Richard Yates

Collector's Office, Ninth Collection District, State of Illinois, Petersburg, July 20th 1863

Hon R Yates

My Dear Sir

Enclosed find a communication from Col Ritter of the 28 Reg Ills Vol. which fully explains itself. You are much better prepared to know what is best for the Goverment than I am I should think that it would be wisdom in the Goverment to encourage Volentier service in preferance to Drafting I fully believe if any Man at this Eb of the War can raise such a Reg. Col. Ritter is the man that can and will do it if authorised. Should it strike you favourably please communicate with him on the subject

Very Respectfully W. G Greene

P. S. I wrote you some time since in relation to how would be the best policy for us to purse as regards getting a settlement with J. B. Hall I have had no answer as yet to my communication Nult writes me that he he has made a final settlement with Engle & that Engle is now due you & me the rise of $350. each Engl says he will pay us the 1st of Aug. W. G. G.

Ansd to Col Ritter Aug 13/63

Green Wm. G., Petersburgh July 20 63

Encloses a letter from Col Ritter of the 28th Ill "who wishes authority to raise a Regt of Mounted Infantry." thinks Col R is a man that can and will do it if he can get the proper authority.

Wrote the Governor some time since to know how would be the best policy to get a settlement with J. B. Hall---has recd no answer.

Recd Ex O July 24 63.