Joseph H. Tucker to Richard Yates

New York Jany 17 1863

His Excellency

Richd Yates

Governor of Illinois

Govenor

Painfull rumors are in circulation here today in regard to the action or proposed action of our Illinois Legislature with a view to seize the control of the Military power of the State etc etc If any such action should be attempted, it could be counteracted it appears to me by obtaining authority from the General Government to raise a "State force" & be under the entire control of the Governer as in Missouri or as is proposed in Kentucky. Ostensibly of course to protect the State against invasion etc etc.

Whatever of truth then may be in the charges against the present administration of Washington; imbecility, corruption etc etc, the treasonable conduct of the radical opposition throughout the Northern States must be checked soon, or all is lost.

Hastily & truly

Your [Excellency?] Obt Servt

Joseph H Tucker

(over)

P.S

In this city the feeling is terrible. The feeling of disappointment Wanting of confidence in the administration at Washington is fast merging into sympathy with those who openly sympathise with the South.

Joseph H. Tucker

New York Jany 17 63

Rumors are rife in New York in regard to the intentions of Legislature to usurp military power. Advises raising of a state force to suppress Rebellion.

"Rebellion"