J. A. Hughes to Richard Yates

Camp in the field

New Layfyette Tenn

Feb 12th 1863

To his

Excellency

Gov Yates

Dr Sir

I see by the papers that Congress has passed a bill for raising 300 Regiments of Negros and it is expressed that it will pass the senate. if so I wish to offer my services to Command a Regiment. I have been in the service over One year have been in the Battles of Donalson Shilo and the Hatchie can give the best of recommendations as an officer and I believe that arming the Negro is the true princepal to put down this Rebelion. let me hear from you on the subject.

over

Truly Yours J A Hughes

Capt. Co H 46 Rg

If I can get a Cols possition I would accept the Lt. Col. under a good Commander.

Truly Yours

John A Hughes

Capt of

Comp H

46 Rg Ill

Vol

Letter Written March 3d 1863.

46th Reg.

John A Hughes

Cap. of Co. H

Near Lafayette - Feb 12th 63.

Wishes to command a negro reg. Has been in several battles.

Answer all such & file in pack style (Colored)