H. D. Cook to Richard Yates

Springfield Ill. Jan.16th 1865 Dear Sir Will you have the goodness to inform me whether you have received any communication from the Sec" of war in regard to filling up the 4th Cavalry, the officers are writing me in regard to it and I would be glad to inform them what the prospects are Your Obt Servt H D. Cook His Excelency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois

Cook H. D.

Springfield Jan'y 16th 65

Have you received a communication from the War Department in reference to 4th Ill Cavly