Lewis Richmond to Richard Yates

Headquarters Army of the Ohio,

August 22nd 1863.

To his Excellency

Richard Yates

Governor of Illinois

Sir.

By direction of the Comdg. General, I have the honor to reply to your communication of the 16th that there are no more troops or arms under the control of the Dept. that can be spared to send to Illinois; but it is suggested that application be made by the State Authorities, to Washington for permission to take arms from the Dearborn Arsenal in Michigan and with them to arm loyal organizations.

I have the honor to be

Very Respectfully

Your Obdt. Servt.

Lewis Richmond

A.A.G.

Richmond Lewis

Head Qrs Army of Ohio

Aug 22 1863.

There are no more troops or arms under the control of that Dept. that can be spared to send to Illinois, but suggests that application be made for permission to take arms from the Dearborn Arsenal and with them arm loyal organizations.

[Place?] this with Committee of Union Leagues

Recd Ex O. Sept 3 1863