James Oakes to Richard Yates

with Caspar Nolte letter 1/1/64

Office A. Ass't Provost Marshal Gen'l, Illinois,

Springfield, Jan. 27, 1864

To His Excellency,

Governor Yates,

Sir:

I have had the honor to receive your communication of the 26th inst. calling my attention to the enclosed letter of Mr Caspar Nolte, to Hon Francis A. Hoffmann. In reply I have the honor to state that this case had already been brought to my notice, and that the proper steps were promptly taken to secure a thorough investigation of the same.

I am, Sir,

Very Respectfully,

Your obt. Svt.

James Oakes

Lt. Col. 4th U. S. Cavly

A.A.P.M.G. Ill.

Oakes James A

Springfield Ills

Jany 26 1864

He is investigating the case of Casper Nolte, &c.

Furnished copy to Hon. Francis A. Hoffmann

Jany 28 - 1864

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