Fred Gerhard to Richard Yates

THE

SOUTHERN REBELLION,

AND THE WAR FOR THE UNION;

In Weekly parts, at...10 Cents.

In Semi-Monthly parts, at...20 Cents.

In Monthly parts, at...40 Cents.

J. D. TORREY, Publisher.

ALL ORDERS TO BE DIRECTED TO

FRD'K GERHARD, General Agent,

81 NASSAU STREET (POST BOX 4001).

New York Novbr 15th 1861

To his Excellency

Richd. Yates

Governor of the State of Illinois

Springfield,

Ills.

Sir,

Being desirous to furnish all the Regiments now in field with copies of the above patriotic work, known to you, which is written with the intent, constantly to rekindle patriotism, - but not knowing the names or numbers of all the Regiments of your State I respectfully ask the favor from you, to furnish me at your earliest convenience with a list of all the regiments of your State, giving their number or name, the name of the Colonel, if Infantry, Cavalry or Artilry, and the principal Post-Office, whereto letters and packages to the regiments may be directed.

I am, Sir, very respectfully

Your

most obedient

Frdk Gerhard

Fred. Gerhard.

Publisher. N.Y.

Nov. 15. 61.

About furnishing all the Regiments with his Book, "The Southern Rebellion." - &c.

Answer according to facts

Sent.