[Richard Yates] to [H. W. Halleck]

State of Illinois

Executive Department.

Springfield March 15th 1862

Dear General,

Although Col. Cavanaugh has been a long life personal friend of mine, yet I must confess that he turns up inadequate to his post. I am inclined to think is a little deranged, Evidently the Regiment is severely, very severely, suffering under his Administration.

I believe it absolutely necessary that something should be done immediately. I have felt always so Kindly towards him and still do that it is with great regret I thus write, dictated only by the good of the service, and I would like what I say to be considered confidential. If however you should consider it your duty and for the good of the

service to use this communication I shall have to consent.

I have very abundant information besides the enclosed copy of letter for this course. The case, I regret to say, is a very palpable one.

Truly Yours,

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