John Mason Loomis to Richard Yates

Loomis & Ludington

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Empire Slip Beach St. near 12th St. Chicago, Ill.

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Chicago Ill June 22d 1861

To His Excelency

Richard Yates

Governor of the State of Illinois

Sir

Deeply sensible of my duty to the State, and of the honour confered upon me by yourself, I desire to state to you that, while I am an applicant for no position I will within thirty days arrange my bussiness. so that if in your judgement my services shall be needed, you can command them, without delay.

I have spent twenty years in the Military service of this and my native State (Connecticut) I shall continue my Military studies, and the drill & discipline of my Company (Chicago City Guard)

Holding myself in readiness, but soliciting nothing

I remain

Respectfully

Your obedeint Servant

John Mason Loomis

June 24th 61.

John Mason Loomis