Jos. K.C. Forrest to A. A. Smith

Dec. 6, [186]2.

Lt. Col. A. A. Smith,

83d Ill. Vols. Ft. Donelson, Tenn.

Sir:

In answer to your letter of Nov. 30th, Gov. Yates directs me to write that he has written to the Sec'y of War, Gen McClernand and Major Wm. L. Wallace, Paymaster of the State, urging the prompt payment of the officers of the 83d Regt.

The Governor also desire me to thank you for the sentiments of your personal regard contained in your letter.

Most respectfully,

Your obt. svt.,

Jos. K. C Forrest

Col. & A.D.C.