T. H. Thompson to Richard Yates

Head Qrs 2nd. Div. 16th A.C.

Near Atlanta Ga Aug 4th 1864

His Excelency

Richard Yates Govinor of Ills.

Sir

I have the honor to transmit the enclosed copies of Memorials that have been circulated through the Illinoy's Regiments of this Corps.

They have been signed by every Officer present.

It is the sincere wish of both Officers and men that the broken ranks of the old Veteran Regiment be filled up instead of forming new Regiments. Hopeing that their wishes and that the interests of our beloved County will not be overlooked by one in whome they have placed perfect confidence and who has ever done what he considered to be the most effectual

way to crush the Rebellion trusting that his excellency may look upon this matter the same as his old soldiers.

I have the honor to be

Very Respectfully your

Most Ob't Ser'vt

T. H. Thompson

Capt 32d. Ills. Inft

and Inspector Gen 2d. Div 16" A.C.

Return -

P.H. Thompson

Capt 52ond Ill Inft

Near Atlanta Ga

Aug 4th 1864.

Encloses memorial from Illinois Reg' and asks that Vetran regiments be filled instead of forming new ones.

Proclamations sent Aug 19 64 R. M.