Elihu B. Washburn to Richard Yates

House of Reps Feby. 9. 1863.

Governor:

Col. K. has succeeded fully in his mission, but I think it vastly important the result should not be made public till they break up and leave Springfield. The Col. will explain my views fully upon the vast importance & of active and complete secrecy till that occurs. You of course understand that one of the regiments must be rendezvoused at Galena. I recommend Col. Buel G. Wheeler, formerly of Rockford, as the colonel for the regiment to be raised in my part of the State. He is one of the best men I know of for the position. Col. K. knows him.

Yours Truly, E. B. Washburn

Gov. Yates

E. R. Washburn House of Rep Washington July 9 1863

Informing Governor that Col K. has succeeded fully in his mission and recomends Bull Wheeler of Rockford for Col of the Regt to be raised in his part of the State.