John A. McClernand to Richard Yates

Jackson Tenn July 19, 1862.

Gov. Yates.

Dr. Sr. I have been repeatedly informed by both friends of both of us, whose veracity is above all question, that a miscreant by the name of Belzer, sojourning at Cairo, indulges in habitual abuse of both you and myself, particularly me. I know him not, unless I saw him in your office at Springfield, Ill. I have no acquaintance with him. I am told he is one of your employees; hence I have denounced his slanderer's treachery to you that you may deal with him according to his demerit.

Your friend &

obt sert

John A. McClernand.

Gen J A McClernand

July 19/62

The miscreant Belzer.

ansd

Mem. Belzer has been "notified to quit" this day, July 23d

Moses.