H. W. Halleck to S. A. Buckmaster

Copy

Head-Quarters, Department of the Miss.

St Louis March 29, 1862

Hon. S. A. Buckmaster

St Louis.

Sir

Yours of the 27th is received. I see no objection to the Commissioner taking the votes of Ills Volunteers for or against the New Constitution of that State, as directed by the Convention.

No passes are required from these Head Quarters but the times and places of taking such votes must be arranged with the local Commanders and must depend upon the Exigencies of the public service.

Very respectfully

Your obt. Servt.

(Signed) H. W. Halleck

Maj. Genl.

Copy.

Maj. Gen. Halleck

to

Hon. S. A. Buckmaster

Soldiers voting &c

To Col. A. C. Fuller

Adj't. Genl. Ills

Sir

The enclosed letter was dropped into the Post Office here and not being called for, was returned to Hd. Qrts. this morning.

You probably know the man to whom it is addressed and will oblige the Maj. Gen. by forwarding it to him without delay.

Respectfully

Your obt. Servt.

S. M. Preston

A. A. G.