David Pierson and others to Richard Yates

D. Pierson's Exchange and Banking House.

Carrollton, Ill., Augt 15th 1864.

Hon Richd Yates Gov.

Springfield Ill

Dear Sir

The Notorious out-law and "Guerilla Chief" "John Carlin" is in this County with a number of his associates; and from reliable inforation; is gathering his scattered forces from Montgomery County for a raid on this Town, We have heretofore been so quiet here that the Loyal Citizens are almost entirely without arms and consequently unprepared for any attach that might be made upon us, We are organising and most Respectfully but earnestly request you to furnish us with 100 Stand of arms at once, The Hon Jas W English and my Son Ornan Pierson will hand you this and take charge of the arms

Your Very Truly

David Pierson

D. Pierson's Exchange and Banking House.

Carrollton, Ill., Augt 15th 1864.

Hon Richard Yates Gov,

Springfield Ill Dear Sir

We the undersigned, citizens of Carrollton, concur in the Statement, of David Pierson herewith annexed, and are well assured that the danger is Iminent and most earnestly request your Honor to furnish the arms as requested at once & we will be responsible for their return

William L Green Sheriff of Green Co Ill

Smith I. Lym

G A Marrow

Wright & Pierson

J K & I T Sharon

Wright Richart & Wright

R. B Hill

Francis P Vedder

Vedder & Davis.

Pierson, David

Carrollton Aug 15 64

States that John Carlin, Guerrilla is going to make a raid on the place and desires 100 stand of arms. J W English and O Pierson will come for them.

Arms furnished

H

Carlin has since been captured.

File

Abstract & return immediately

Carollton