Newton Bateman to Richard Yates

with Newton Bateman letters 8/8/64; 8/10/64 / 8/12/86

with J. B. Fry letter 8/12/64

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

Springfield, Aug. 9 1864.

His Excellency,

Gov. Yates,

I have telegraphed Capt. James as suggested in your note of this morning---see copy enclosed, also copy of our letter of yesterday on the same subject. I will apprise you promptly of the result. Please send me a copy of your order of Aug. 6th, to forward to the War Dept.

In the absence of Col. Oakes,

Very Respectfully,

Your obt. Servt.

Newton Bateman.

Asst in charge of office.

Bateman Newton

Springfield Aug 9, 64,

Has telegraphed Capt James as suggest by Governor, and will apprise him promptly of result.

Answd. sending Copy of order requested---Aug 9th 1864.

Loomis

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