James Oakes to Richard Yates

Office A. Ass't Provost Marshal Gen'l, Illinois,

Springfield, July 14 1864

To His Excellency.

Richard Yates.

Governor of Ill.

Sir:

I have had the honor to receive your communication of this date in relation to the removal of the Command of Capt Hill (V.R.C) from Paris, Edgar Co. Ill. And as requested I will order the troops to remain until you can present the matter to Genl Heintzelman, on at Washington.

Very Respectfully

Your obt svt.

James Oakes

Lt Col & A.A.P.M.G. Ills

Oakes James Col

Springfield July 14, 64.

In reply to Governors letter in relation to removal of Capt Hill's command. will order troops to remain until the matter can be presented to Gen Heintzelman.

Written to Gen Heintzelman