William A. Grimshaw to Richard Yates

Pittsfield Aug 11, 1863

Gov R. Yates

Sir

Edwin Stanton of 99 Ills Vols, is here, on furlough; he desires leave to raise a Cavalry Company from Inftry Volunteers, now in service, if such leave can be had.

He is a brave soldier & has been Sargeant in his Co. He was 3 mos & upwards in Missouri & about 12 mos in 99h Ills; he is a fine horse man, large in stature about 25 years of age. A reply will oblige me I recommend him for such a command.

Yrs truly

Wm A Grimshaw

Ansd Aug. 27 – 63

Grimshaw Wm A

File G

Pittsfield August 11 1863

Edward Stanton of 99th Regt is home on a furlough – he wishes authority to raise a Cavalry Company from Inft Vols now in the field. He is a brave soldier & fine horseman &c.

No authority grantd by War Dept

Recd Ex O. Aug 21 1963