John A. McClernand to Richard Yates

Head Quarters Springfield Ills

Sept 11th 1862.

His Excellency Richard Yates

Sir

Lt Christie a member of my Staff has been for some days drilling the 123rd Ill Infantry Vols at Decatur He reports that he requires of the officers and men a diligence and perseverance only limited by their physical Capacities, and that both are making remarkable progress

He mentions an evil, however, that needs to be Corrected the great number of leaves of absence, and furloughs granted to officers and men.

If the Regiment is still under your control, a prohibitory order would be expedient - if not, with your approbation, I will address Col Tupper on the subject

Springfield Sept 11. 62

Says that he is informed that too many leaves of absence and furloughs are granted to officers & men of the 123rd Regt. at Decatur and asks for an order prohibiting it.

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John A. McClernand

Major General U.S. Vols