C. S. Cowan to Richard Yates

Tuscumbia, Ala

August 30th 1862

To his Excellency

Richard Yates

Governor of the State of Illinois

Dear Sir

I respectfully solicit from you as Governor of the State of Illinois, the appointment of Colonel of one of the new Regiments, now in process of formation in the State

Having been in active service during the past twelve months as Captain of Company "E" 10th Regt Ills. Vols. a Regiment known as one of the best Illinois has in the field & under the immediate supervision of Brig. Genl E. A. Paine to whose Division, we have been attached since the first of March last, I beg leave to refer to him in regard to capability and fitness for the position sought for.

I have the honor to be

Your Obdt. Servt.

C S Cowan

Major 10th Reg Ills. Vols

10th Regt Infty

Major C. S. Cowan.

Tuscumba Ala

Aug 20/62.

Respectfully solicits the appointment of Colonel of one of the new Regts. now in process of organization.