W.S Hathaway to Richard Yates

Alexandria April 9/63

Gov

I am in the Provost Marsalls department and stationed in this place to prevent arms amunition and other goods Contraband of War crossing from Warsaw & vicinity to Mo

I the discharge of my duty I have closely watched the Illinois side that no accumulation of arms or ammunition should without my knowledge occur and am informed on good authority that a large quantity of powder is now secreted in and about Carthage on the premises of County officers & others in that place a reliable man is ready to point out the partees & places whenever authority is given to secure the same

Dr Hay informs me he has reported the unlawful proceedings of a number of renagade Missourians with (or in connection with) a small band of Copperheads in & about that place Tioga

I have no authority to invade the State though a citizen of Warsaw but believe it is time something should be done on that side to prevent an outbrake

Should you think proper to make a move in that direction I am ready to give you all the information and assistance in my power

Very respy your obt servt

W.S Hathaway Alexandria Mo Clark County

To his Excellency Richard Yates Gov Illinois Springfield

Wm S Hathaway

Alexandra Mo April 9 1863

Is Provost Marshall at that place - has closely watched the Ill shore and learns there is quite a traffic in arms about Warsaw and vecinity - has no authority to act out of the State of Mo but thinks something should be done.

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Recd Ex O April 13 1863