H. H. Helper to Richard Yates

New York June 7th 1862

To His Excellency Richard Yates Govner of the State of Illinois Springfield, Ill.

Dear Sir:

Illinois is my adopted State. I entered the service in the 8th Regt. Illinois Cavalry, at Macomb, where my family resides.

I have been expatriated from N. Carolina, where I had gone with a very flattering letter from Head Quarters to Genl. Burnside, with the privilege of goining him in a civil or military capacity.

I feel anxious to serve my country in whatever capacity I am capable. Can I serve you in any way?

Your ob't Sev't, H. H. Helper

P.S. I should be glad to raise a company in Illinois, for the service, if there is time for me to return and do under the last proclamation of the President, which I have not seen. H.H.H.

3 yrs H. H. Helper New York June 7 62

Desires authority to raise a company Is a native of Macomb County Illinois

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Tell him to raise it quick

Ansd July 28 62