Richard Yates to John A. McClernand

Dec 6. [186]2.

Major Gen Jno. A. McClernand,

Springfield, Ill.

Sir:

I regret to learn that the officers of the 83d Regt. Ill. Vols now stationed at Ft. Donelson, Tenn. have not received nay pay since they entered the service, some three months since. I have written the Sec'y of War and Paymaster of the State upon the subject.

I am sir,

Most respectfully,

Your obedient sevt,

Richd Yates Gov