Washington McRaven to Richard Yates

Clear CreekLanding Alexe County Ills July 10 1863

Honorable Richard Yates

Governor of Ills, Sir i have bin informed that thair would be a call for State troops if it be the case that thare is Soldiers required for State Service i would like to get permision to get a company , if you would grant me the privilage i can give you the best of vouchers as to my loyalty.

I am a farmar and a Lot of the Clear Creek have gave an a uncondional union man all of this garintee i to you when Requested

the Request is ment for a cavalry company, or mounted infantry which ever your honor ma se cause to grant.

Respectfully your abedant Servent

Washington McRaven

Ans July 20 - 63

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McRaven Wash- Clear Creek July 10 63.

Wishes permission to get up a company for State Service.

Recd Ex O July 15th/63