T. P. Robb to Richard Yates

Head Qtrs Ills Military & San Agency

Memphis August 15th 1864

Governor Yates

Dear Sir,

It is to be hoped that you will not get out of patience with the boys in regard to the enlisting question. I can but forward their communications when they bring them to me. The 7th Cav is not the only regt from Ills pressing this matter upon me. Other regts seem to be waiting the action taken upon the communications from the 7th Cav. Not only the state of Ills, but other Western States, seem to have [selected?] me as umpire in this matter. They depend much upon what you may write. I have shown them the late orders and desitions of the War Department in regard to enlisted soldiers -- yet they fall back upon their "rights" and [harp?] upon how they were deceived &c.

Your reply to my 1st communication from the 7th Cav has never been received I have written for a copy, which I hope will be sent me, also a reply to the enclosed. will have a good effect.

I am in receipt of a dispatch this morning from Col Loomis, excusing me from going with. I am glad of this, from the fact, that I have never had as many state military duties to attend to as now, & some one of experience conversant with all the facts & questions constantly arising here in the Army, should be here to give our soldiers attention. I feel a deep interest in the coming Fair, & were it not for the above, I would gladly go. Your Sanitary proclamation of August 1st in behalf of the sick & wounded soldiers, has been gratefully received in the Army. Very Respectfully Your Obt Sevt. T. P. Robb Agt.

Memphis Tenn

Aug 15th 1864.

Writes that the numbers of the 7th Ill Cavly. are anxious in regard to the time for which they were enlisted. They claim that they enlisted to serve the unexpired term of the Regt. Encloses petitions of Soldiers.

Answered August 31st 1864, as directed

Snyder

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