M.B. Brown to Richard Yates

Carmi Apl 6 63

Gov. Yates.

I learned at Shawneetown this morning through Addison of Mattoon that the order for raising troops for State defence has been revoked - This is much to be regretted, as the Cavalry regiment could soon have been organized, and moreover it is absolutely necessary for the peace of the State in this portion of it. The [democracy?] here talk and mean treason

will you be good enough to advise me immediately, whether there is any prospect of my regiment being accepted, 800 men have already been enrolled, Write me upon receipt of this.

Yours Truly

M. B. Brown

M B Brown

Carmi April 6 1863

Has learned that the order for raising state Troops has been revoked wishes to be advised if it is true says he has 800 men enrolled for the Cavalry Regt and regrets it very much.

Ansd Apl. 10-63

state facts

Recd Ex O. April 9th 1863