S. F. Sellers to Richard Yates

Carmi Ills, Feb 20th 64

Hon. Richard Yates,

Dear Sir.

having served in the Federal Army one year as, 1st Lieut. of Co. "H." 48th Regt Ills Vol. & resigning on account of bad health, & recovering my health the following year, I am desirous of entering the field again. I respectfully ask, if it would be in your power to grant me privilege of raising a company of negroes, somewhere in the South say at Vicksburg Miss, or any where in the South, If you can I confidently ask of you that you grant to Sutton F Sellers, as

Captain, & Elias Robinson as 1st Lieut, the privilege, of raising a company & give us Commissions accordingly.

I had as soon fight them (the rebels) with negroes, as white men, as negroes are the best materials, for the fighting southern rebels,

Mr Robinson served in the same Regt & Co, with me & was discharged on account of disability, he was in the memorable battles of Fort Donaldson, & Henry took sick at Savanna Tenn. I was in each those battles & also in the Memorable Shilo Battle the 6th of Apr, was slightly wounded in the

knee, I being sick went of the field,

This short & desultory letter I address to you sir, believing you will do for us as you think best for us, & the country, I hope you will address us a note giving us the desired information, - soon

Addres: - Carmi

Ills.

S. F. Sellers, & Elias Robinson.

To His Eccellency

Richard Yates,

Gov. of Ills.

Sellers. S. F.

Carmi. Ills.

Feb 20. 1864.

Has served as Lieut. in 48th Regt. resigned on a/c ill health. is now restored. and Seeks authority to raise a Cold. Regt. himself to be Captain & Elias Robinson 1st Lieut.

(R)

Col. L.

Answer fully. perhaps letter see Adjt Gen. & get answer to be given in all such cases as they are becoming numerous

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