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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Head Quarters. Northern Dept.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of Capt Jerry N. Hills letter to you dated July 18th 1864. in reference to the state of affairs at Paris Ills. forwarded by you to these Head Quarters. and I am instructed to say that the troops now at Paris Ills have been ordered to remain.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Union Citizens should be advised to Organize themselves to assist the Military authorities as much as possible.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am Colonel
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&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Very Respectfully.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Signed) C. H. Potter
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&lt;p&gt;Oakes Col James A.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Write letter to Rives whether Col Sheets would be willing to get up a Company if I send him arms proper security being given to the State or Govt. the Company have to be got up very quietly &amp;amp; subject to order of Gov. to go any where in State
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of Capt Jerry N. Hills letter to you dated July 18th 1864. in reference to the state of affairs at Paris Ills. forwarded by you to these Head Quarters. and I am instructed to say that the troops now at Paris Ills have been ordered to remain.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Union Citizens should be advised to Organize themselves to assist the Military authorities as much as possible.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am Colonel
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&lt;p&gt;Very Respectfully.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your obt Servant.
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;Columbus Ky July 26th 1864-
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To His Excellency Richard Yates,
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Governor of the State of Illinois,
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As a citizen of Chicago, Illinois, I take the liberty of stating to you some of the grievances suffered by me at the hands of the ruling military authorities at this Post.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On the 30th day of March last I was arrested and imprisoned in the Military Prison at this Post, by order of Col Wm H. Lawrence Commander of the Post and Colonel of the 34th New Jersey Regt, and therein confined for the space of twenty two days when I was released by order of Gen Brayman on a Bond of two thousand dollars conditioned that I should not leave the City of Columbus without permission of the General Comd'g, In compliance with this order and Bond I am still held a prisoner at this Post.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The cause of my Imprisonment as above set forth I am unable to state.  I have repeatedly and from the first asked for charges, for a hearing, or trial and for the privilege of Bail.  All have hitherto been denied me although nearly &lt;u&gt;four months&lt;/u&gt; have elapsed since my first imprisonment and I know of no cause for the treatment I have received other than
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&lt;p&gt;the prejudice and malice of the said Col Lawrence towards me incured by my having defended as an Attorney several of the Officers of the said Colonel's Regt whom he has deemed it his duty to have arrested and Court Martialed.  In addition to this I was accounted by the said Colonel, a friend of Capt J H Williams, formerly Pro Marshal of this District ags whom the said Colonel was &lt;u&gt;strongly prejudiced.&lt;/u&gt;  And who together with several others, Soldiers and citizens were arrested at the same time, and against whom, except the said Capt Williams, no charges have been prefered.  For the space of more than two weeks my wife then in Columbus was not permitted to see me and not at all until an order to that effect was obtained from Gen Brayman.  At the expiration of Seventeen days of my Imprisonment the said Col Lawrence sent a messenger to me, in prison, who most gravely informed me that the said Colonel had said to him that he had procured enough evidence against me and the said Capt to send us both to the Penitentiary, but if I would come out of prison and tell all that I knew agst the said Capt it should be kept a secret and I should be released.  In reply I stated that I would willingly tell all that I knew ags the said Capt Williams, but stating at the same time that I knew nothing criminal agt him, but I would answer fully faithfully and truly concerning any matter about which he might inquire and
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&lt;p&gt;further that if the said Colonel would give me a hearing I would convince him I was guilty of no crime and ought not to be imprisoned.  To this proposal on my part the said Colonel gave no attention and I was still kept in prison until released as aforesaid.  For about ten months previous to my Imprisonment I had as a Lawyer practised in the different Military Courts in Session at this Post, and always with the assent and approval of the Courts and the Military Authorities of the District including Gen A J Smith Gen Asboth &amp;amp; Major Rowley formerly Dist Pro Marshal. I am now and always have been an &lt;u&gt;unconditional Union man.&lt;/u&gt;  I have done no disloyal act and have done much to aid the Union cause by way of recruiting and otherwise.  In proof of my character &amp;amp; history in this regard I would refer you to Col Hinchbach of your Staff, Col Salomon, Hon I N Arnold and Elliott Anthony or any other loyal man of Chicago who knows me.  Since the issuing of the above mentioned order by Gen Brayman giving me the limits of the Post---I have been wholly unable to obtain any action in my case on the part of the Military Authorities of this District.  Gen [Prince?] the Successor to Gen Brayman has wholly refused to act in the case.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is painfully humiliating to a loyal citizen to to recount such grievances and indignities at the hands of the Military Authorities of his country.
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&lt;p&gt;Such treatment naturally presupposes some great crime.  I solemnly aver that I am wholly innocent of any---but I am still held a prisoner "a criminal without a crime" an accusation or an accuser.  I can learn of no one who complains of having been wronged or injured by me.  I have been condemned without a hearing and punished without a trial. In the hope of obtaining at least tardy Justice at the hands of the Military Authorities of this District I have waited thus long before appealing to you.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;By a fair trial I am certain of an aquital For the sake of a reputation which I have kept hitherto without the stain of reproach I desire most of all such a trial.  To this I am entitled, rightfully and lawfully,-
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If by your high position and deservedly great influence with the higher Authorities of our Government you can obtain for me a trial and if not an immediate trial my Release, on Bail if need be, to meet any charges which shall in future be prefered, you will confer a good favor on a loyal and injured citizen of your State.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am Governor
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Respectfully Yours
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ira W Buell
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&lt;p&gt;Buell Ira W.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Columbus Ky
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;July 25 64.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On 30th August he was [illegible] he was arrested &amp;amp; imprisoned in military prison &amp;amp; c. Wishes the Governor to have him released-
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wrote Genl Paine-&amp;amp; sent copy to Mr. Buell.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;[illegible]
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                <text>&lt;p&gt;Columbus Ky July 26th 1864-
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To His Excellency Richard Yates,
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Governor of the State of Illinois,
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As a citizen of Chicago, Illinois, I take the liberty of stating to you some of the grievances suffered by me at the hands of the ruling military authorities at this Post.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On the 30th day of March last I was arrested and imprisoned in the Military Prison at this Post, by order of Col Wm H. Lawrence Commander of the Post and Colonel of the 34th New Jersey Regt, and therein confined for the space of twenty two days when I was released by order of Gen Brayman on a Bond of two thousand dollars conditioned that I should not leave the City of Columbus without permission of the General Comd'g, In compliance with this order and Bond I am still held a prisoner at this Post.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The cause of my Imprisonment as above set forth I am unable to state.  I have repeatedly and from the first asked for charges, for a hearing, or trial and for the privilege of Bail.  All have hitherto been denied me although nearly &lt;u&gt;four months&lt;/u&gt; have elapsed since my first imprisonment and I know of no cause for the treatment I have received other than
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&lt;p&gt;the prejudice and malice of the said Col Lawrence towards me incured by my having defended as an Attorney several of the Officers of the said Colonel's Regt whom he has deemed it his duty to have arrested and Court Martialed.  In addition to this I was accounted by the said Colonel, a friend of Capt J H Williams, formerly Pro Marshal of this District ags whom the said Colonel was &lt;u&gt;strongly prejudiced.&lt;/u&gt;  And who together with several others, Soldiers and citizens were arrested at the same time, and against whom, except the said Capt Williams, no charges have been prefered.  For the space of more than two weeks my wife then in Columbus was not permitted to see me and not at all until an order to that effect was obtained from Gen Brayman.  At the expiration of Seventeen days of my Imprisonment the said Col Lawrence sent a messenger to me, in prison, who most gravely informed me that the said Colonel had said to him that he had procured enough evidence against me and the said Capt to send us both to the Penitentiary, but if I would come out of prison and tell all that I knew agst the said Capt it should be kept a secret and I should be released.  In reply I stated that I would willingly tell all that I knew ags the said Capt Williams, but stating at the same time that I knew nothing criminal agt him, but I would answer fully faithfully and truly concerning any matter about which he might inquire and
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&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;further that if the said Colonel would give me a hearing I would convince him I was guilty of no crime and ought not to be imprisoned.  To this proposal on my part the said Colonel gave no attention and I was still kept in prison until released as aforesaid.  For about ten months previous to my Imprisonment I had as a Lawyer practised in the different Military Courts in Session at this Post, and always with the assent and approval of the Courts and the Military Authorities of the District including Gen A J Smith Gen Asboth &amp;amp; Major Rowley formerly Dist Pro Marshal. I am now and always have been an &lt;u&gt;unconditional Union man.&lt;/u&gt;  I have done no disloyal act and have done much to aid the Union cause by way of recruiting and otherwise.  In proof of my character &amp;amp; history in this regard I would refer you to Col Hinchbach of your Staff, Col Salomon, Hon I N Arnold and Elliott Anthony or any other loyal man of Chicago who knows me.  Since the issuing of the above mentioned order by Gen Brayman giving me the limits of the Post---I have been wholly unable to obtain any action in my case on the part of the Military Authorities of this District.  Gen [Prince?] the Successor to Gen Brayman has wholly refused to act in the case.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is painfully humiliating to a loyal citizen to to recount such grievances and indignities at the hands of the Military Authorities of his country.
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Such treatment naturally presupposes some great crime.  I solemnly aver that I am wholly innocent of any---but I am still held a prisoner "a criminal without a crime" an accusation or an accuser.  I can learn of no one who complains of having been wronged or injured by me.  I have been condemned without a hearing and punished without a trial. In the hope of obtaining at least tardy Justice at the hands of the Military Authorities of this District I have waited thus long before appealing to you.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;By a fair trial I am certain of an aquital For the sake of a reputation which I have kept hitherto without the stain of reproach I desire most of all such a trial.  To this I am entitled, rightfully and lawfully,-
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If by your high position and deservedly great influence with the higher Authorities of our Government you can obtain for me a trial and if not an immediate trial my Release, on Bail if need be, to meet any charges which shall in future be prefered, you will confer a good favor on a loyal and injured citizen of your State.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am Governor
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Respectfully Yours
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ira W Buell
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Buell Ira W.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Columbus Ky
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;July 25 64.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On 30th August he was [illegible] he was arrested &amp;amp; imprisoned in military prison &amp;amp; c. Wishes the Governor to have him released-
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wrote Genl Paine-&amp;amp; sent copy to Mr. Buell.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;[illegible]
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Bearer J. B. Henderson a citizen of our county (McLean) desires to visit Nashville for the purpose of procureing the discharge or a furlough for John M. Green a Private in Company F. Reg 116 who has been Sick a long time at Chatanoga &amp;amp; Nashville - any assistance you may see fit to render Mr. Henderson in this matter will be duly appreciated.  Yours truly
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;The Daily Telegraph Alton, Illinois July 27, 1864 Wednesday Evening.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The November Election.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Unconditional Union Nominations.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For President:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Abraham Lincoln.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Vice-President:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Andrew Johnson.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Governor:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Richard J. Oglesby, of Macon country.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Lieutenant Governor:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;William Bross, of Cook county.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Secretary of State:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sharon Tyndale, of St. Clair county.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Auditor of Public Accounts:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;O. H. Miner, of Sangamon county.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For State Treasurer:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;James H. Beveridge, of De Kalb county.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Superintendent of Public Instruction:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Newton Bateman, of Sangamon county.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Congress from the state at large:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Samuel W. Moulton, of Shelby county.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19th District Nominations.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Congress:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jehu Baker, of St. Clair county.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For State Senator:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A. W. Metcalf, of Madison county.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
General Grant's Campaign.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ex-Governor Ramsey, United States Senator from Minnesota, passed through Chicago, en route for home, yesterday, having, since the adjournment of Congress been on a visit to the army before Petersburg.  He gives a very encouraging account, says the Journal, of the situation and the prospects.  He visited our entire lines, and without exception found the officers and the men full of hope and confidence.  They feel sure that their present campaign will result no only in the capture of Petersburg and Richmond, but what is more important, in the destruction of Lee's army, which is the main object of the present operations.  Everything appears satisfactory in our position near Petersburg, and the army is not idle.  At present, sapping and mining are the order of the day, a la Vicksburg.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Governor Ramsey had conversations with General Grant, who told him to request the people of the North to "possess their souls in patience" - that all will come out right - that his success is beyond doubt - that his grand plan has been successfully carried out so far, and is certain to be successful in the end.  General Grant has never felt greater confidence of success than he feels now.  But it is a stupendous work he has before him, and the people must not be unreasonable in their anticipations; they must not expect that to be be done in a week which cannot be done in a month; for if they will but have patience, they will in due time be fully repaid for the exercise of that virtue, by the splendid success that will crown the efforts of the army of the Potomac to overwhelm the chief army of the rebellion.  The destruction of Lee's army will be almost equal to the suppression of the rebellion.  The people, therefore, can afford to wait, if that achievement is likely to result from the present apparent inactivity - for it is more apparent than real.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is a fact that our people do not appear to appreciate that the mere capture of Petersburg and Richmond would be worth but little to us, unless Lee's army be at the the same time either captured or destroyed. General Grant could capture Petersburg any day, if he should so elect; but it would be at a useless and needless sacrifice of life.  The same is the fact as regards Richmond.  By a heavy sacrifice of life, he could very soon get possession of the rebel capital.  But that is not his object.  Lee's army is what he is after, and he believes he will end its career as the result of the present campaign.  Let us share his confidence, and patiently wait on the progress of events.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
To the Editors of the Alton Telegraph:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Who are we to blame?-There is a screw loose sure enough.  Patriotism is good, but a soldier cannot fight without ammunition or arms, and when a soldier is nine months in the service without ever receiving "nary a red" of pay wherewith to buy a "chew" he can be bribed! be he ever so honest.  Our regiment, the 17th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, has not received one cent of pay since mustered in, and no wonder that some actually "jayhawk" merchandise (to realize money therefrom), milk other people's cows, hook cabbage and other greens.  Money is the great ventilator.  Let U. S. see that his "boys" are treated right and even now all would be well, and we would fight rebellion and shoddy!
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One of 'em.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Camp, July 27, 1864.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are willing to admit that the 17th regiment, now in this city, have been badly treated from some cause, by the Government.  It is nothing short of an outrage, and can be justified on no principle of justice, to call away men from their homes and families, and leave them for months unequipped and unfit for service.  Some one must be grosely to blame for the condition which this regiment is now in.  It may be the paymaster's, or those higher in authority, or the blame may rest on the commissioned officers of the regiment.  But whoever is guilty in this matter, a speedy remedy should be applied.  The Government has no right to hold men in this condition.  We hope that Governor Yates will inquire into the matter, and see that they are either paid and suitably armed, or else discharged from the service; and if the fault lies with the officers of the regiment let them be dismissed and competent men appointed in their places.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But admit all that our correspondent charges, and still it furnishes no justification for burglaries, robberies, the receiving of bribes, &amp;amp;c., as he seems to indicate that it does in the communication above.  And if the troops stationed here generally, think that it does, the sooner their position is changed from the outside to the inside of the prison walls, the better for all parties.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is high time that this matter was investigated by Gen. Rosecrans or someone else.
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                <text>&lt;p&gt;The Daily Telegraph Alton, Illinois July 27, 1864 Wednesday Evening.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The November Election.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Unconditional Union Nominations.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For President:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Abraham Lincoln.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Vice-President:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Andrew Johnson.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Governor:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Richard J. Oglesby, of Macon country.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Lieutenant Governor:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;William Bross, of Cook county.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Secretary of State:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sharon Tyndale, of St. Clair county.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Auditor of Public Accounts:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;O. H. Miner, of Sangamon county.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For State Treasurer:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;James H. Beveridge, of De Kalb county.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Superintendent of Public Instruction:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Newton Bateman, of Sangamon county.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Congress from the state at large:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Samuel W. Moulton, of Shelby county.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19th District Nominations.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Congress:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jehu Baker, of St. Clair county.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For State Senator:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A. W. Metcalf, of Madison county.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
General Grant's Campaign.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ex-Governor Ramsey, United States Senator from Minnesota, passed through Chicago, en route for home, yesterday, having, since the adjournment of Congress been on a visit to the army before Petersburg.  He gives a very encouraging account, says the Journal, of the situation and the prospects.  He visited our entire lines, and without exception found the officers and the men full of hope and confidence.  They feel sure that their present campaign will result no only in the capture of Petersburg and Richmond, but what is more important, in the destruction of Lee's army, which is the main object of the present operations.  Everything appears satisfactory in our position near Petersburg, and the army is not idle.  At present, sapping and mining are the order of the day, a la Vicksburg.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Governor Ramsey had conversations with General Grant, who told him to request the people of the North to "possess their souls in patience" - that all will come out right - that his success is beyond doubt - that his grand plan has been successfully carried out so far, and is certain to be successful in the end.  General Grant has never felt greater confidence of success than he feels now.  But it is a stupendous work he has before him, and the people must not be unreasonable in their anticipations; they must not expect that to be be done in a week which cannot be done in a month; for if they will but have patience, they will in due time be fully repaid for the exercise of that virtue, by the splendid success that will crown the efforts of the army of the Potomac to overwhelm the chief army of the rebellion.  The destruction of Lee's army will be almost equal to the suppression of the rebellion.  The people, therefore, can afford to wait, if that achievement is likely to result from the present apparent inactivity - for it is more apparent than real.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is a fact that our people do not appear to appreciate that the mere capture of Petersburg and Richmond would be worth but little to us, unless Lee's army be at the the same time either captured or destroyed. General Grant could capture Petersburg any day, if he should so elect; but it would be at a useless and needless sacrifice of life.  The same is the fact as regards Richmond.  By a heavy sacrifice of life, he could very soon get possession of the rebel capital.  But that is not his object.  Lee's army is what he is after, and he believes he will end its career as the result of the present campaign.  Let us share his confidence, and patiently wait on the progress of events.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
To the Editors of the Alton Telegraph:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Who are we to blame?-There is a screw loose sure enough.  Patriotism is good, but a soldier cannot fight without ammunition or arms, and when a soldier is nine months in the service without ever receiving "nary a red" of pay wherewith to buy a "chew" he can be bribed! be he ever so honest.  Our regiment, the 17th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, has not received one cent of pay since mustered in, and no wonder that some actually "jayhawk" merchandise (to realize money therefrom), milk other people's cows, hook cabbage and other greens.  Money is the great ventilator.  Let U. S. see that his "boys" are treated right and even now all would be well, and we would fight rebellion and shoddy!
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One of 'em.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Camp, July 27, 1864.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are willing to admit that the 17th regiment, now in this city, have been badly treated from some cause, by the Government.  It is nothing short of an outrage, and can be justified on no principle of justice, to call away men from their homes and families, and leave them for months unequipped and unfit for service.  Some one must be grosely to blame for the condition which this regiment is now in.  It may be the paymaster's, or those higher in authority, or the blame may rest on the commissioned officers of the regiment.  But whoever is guilty in this matter, a speedy remedy should be applied.  The Government has no right to hold men in this condition.  We hope that Governor Yates will inquire into the matter, and see that they are either paid and suitably armed, or else discharged from the service; and if the fault lies with the officers of the regiment let them be dismissed and competent men appointed in their places.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But admit all that our correspondent charges, and still it furnishes no justification for burglaries, robberies, the receiving of bribes, &amp;amp;c., as he seems to indicate that it does in the communication above.  And if the troops stationed here generally, think that it does, the sooner their position is changed from the outside to the inside of the prison walls, the better for all parties.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is high time that this matter was investigated by Gen. Rosecrans or someone else.
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                    <text>&lt;p&gt;with recommendation for Sergt. Tomlinson signed by H. J. Hauckett and others 7/27/64
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Camp 16th Ills Cavalry
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;in the field Ga. July 27th 1864
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To his Excellency
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Richard Yates,
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gov of the State of Illinois
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sir
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Having learned that a call has been made for five hundred thousand more troops to be filled by volunteering or draft, and believeing that a portion of them will be raised in Illinois I hereby most respectfully make application for a commission in the line or staff of one of the regiments to be raised.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I herewith enclose reccommendations to which I respectfully call your attention
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am Sir most respectfully
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your Obedient Servant
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Almond S. Tomlinson
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Quarter Master Sergeant
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Camp 16th Ill Cavalry
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the field
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;July 27 1864.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Encloses recommendation and wishes Commission in some new regiment.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Troops all raised for old Regts. &amp;amp;c See precedent in Letter Book
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Answered &amp;amp; Appeals sent
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aug 23 1863
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Write him fully as he will be apt. to make known policy to Regt send him the "Appeals" 
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;"By the by" send "Appeals" in every letter you write to Regt &amp;amp; in most written in the state.  Post Hirshback &amp;amp; Johnny.  The "Appeals" get too old if not sent off
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&lt;p&gt;Having learned that a call has been made for five hundred thousand more troops to be filled by volunteering or draft, and believeing that a portion of them will be raised in Illinois I hereby most respectfully make application for a commission in the line or staff of one of the regiments to be raised.&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Governor Yates Springfield Illinois:
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Sir:  I am requested to inform you that Joseph T. Curtiss private Co. C 78 Illinois Volunteer infantry who is a resident of McDonough Co Illinois is now in the Hospital at Jeffersonville Indiana.  His friends wish him to be transferred to the Hospital at this place.  He was wounded at Kenesaw Mountain.  You will do him a great kindness if you will take the necessary steps to have him transferred to Quincy and transportation furnished.  He is very desirous to come here.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The undersigned Officers of Illinois Regiments now serving in the Department of the Cumberland disclaiming any desire to interfere with  your privileges as Governor, or any intention to doubt your patriotism or watchful care for the interests of our soldiers in the field, beg respectfully to submit for the consideration of your Excellency, the following considerations touching the disposition to be made of the troops about to be raised in our State under the late call of the President.
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&lt;p&gt;J M Stookey May '59" Ills V V Inftry Comdg 80 Ills 
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The undersigned Officers of Illinois Regiments now serving in the Department of the Cumberland disclaiming any desire to interfere with  your privileges as Governor, or any intention to doubt your patriotism or watchful care for the interests of our soldiers in the field, beg respectfully to submit for the consideration of your Excellency, the following considerations touching the disposition to be made of the troops about to be raised in our State under the late call of the President.
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Sirs.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I have written by the bearer Mr Roderiggs to Governor Yates in relation to two of our soldiers in hospital at Louisville and for fear the Governor may be absent I write to or either of you to open the letter to the Governor, and endeavor in his absence to get for these worthy people what they want
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether the Governor is there or not, I hope you will render these people your kind offices for the bravery of their Kindred. And thusly Confer a favor on
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your friend
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Martin H Cassell.
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Cassell M H.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jacksonville July 27 64,
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wishes Governor to assist manuel Roderiggs to secure transfer of his son, now in Louisville -
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gave their letter to Medical Director at St Louis July 28 64 and informed Col Cassell
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Loomis
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;ADC
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&lt;p&gt;Jacksonville. July 27th 1864.&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
&lt;p&gt;Maj J M Snyder. or&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
&lt;p&gt;Col John S. Loomis.&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
&lt;p&gt;Dear Sirs.&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
&lt;p&gt;I have written by the bearer Mr Roderiggs to Governor Yates in relation to two of our soldiers in hospital at Louisville and for fear the Governor may be absent I write to or either of you to open the letter to the Governor, and endeavor in his absence to get for these worthy people what they want&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
&lt;p&gt;Whether the Governor is there or not, I hope you will render these people your kind offices for the bravery of their Kindred. And thusly Confer a favor on&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
&lt;p&gt;Your friend&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
&lt;p&gt;Martin H Cassell.&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
&lt;hr /&gt;&#13;
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