E. C. Ingersoll to Richard Yates

Peoria Aug 16th 1864

Dear sir

It is the desire of the officers of the 139th Regiment that Captain H W. Snow of said Regiment receive authority to recruit a Battalion of sharp shooters for the one year service or during the war

I am personally acquainted with Captain Snow and know him to be a gentleman of unimpeachable character. If consistent with the good of the service I believe the appointment of Capt Snow with the requisite authority would give universal satisfaction

With great respect

Yours very truly

E C Ingersoll

To His Excellency

Richard Yates

Governor of Ills.

Ingersoll E. C.

Peoria, Ills

Aug. 16th 1864

He states that it is the desire of 139th regiment that Captain H W Snow receive authority to raise a Batallion of men for one year or during War. Recommends him for the position.

Answered Aug 24 1864

With him would be most happy but no authority is given to recruit The whole plan is explained in Proc sent you