Richard Yates to James Dempsey

July 25th. [186]2

Rev. James Dempsey

Quincy Ills.

Sir:

In reply to yours of the 18th inst. Chaplains are not chosen by the Governor, but by the Commander of a Regiment upon the vote of the commissioned officers. If you are those selected, which yourself and friends must look to, I will commission you very cheerfully.

I remain dear sir;

Very Respy.

Richd. Yates.

Governor of Ills.