S.P. Bradley to Richard Yates

Head Quarters. 51st Ill.

Decatur Aug 27th 1862.

Hon. Richard Yates

Governor Illinois

Springfield.

I have to request of your Excellency the favor of a transfer from the 51st, to one of the new Regts. now forming in Illinois. I have been in command of this Regt. since March last, owing to the long absence of Col. Cumming, and have led the Regt. in every skirmish and battle in which it has been engaged. There are reasons of a private nature, why longer connection with the 51st is not desirable.

I have no wish to leave the service, while the war lasts, but I feel that I could serve with more satisfaction and usefulness in some other Regt. The 51st has other officers who are abundantly capable of filling any position in the command, And perhaps, the experience of the last six months in the field, would make my services more valuable in a new Regt.

Requesting an early reply, - I have the honor to be Yours &c.

S. P. Bradley

Lt. Col. Comdg. 51st Ill.

Ansd. Sept 22nd 62

51st Reg't. Sep. 4.

L P Bradley Lt Col

Decatur Aug 27, 62

Desires transfer to other reg't for reasons of private nature.

Transfers not allowed