Richard Yates to Edward Prince

State of Illinois

Executive Department.

Springfield Dec 4, 1862

Lieut Col Edwd Prince 7th Ill Cavalry

Corinth, Miss.

Dear Sir

Continual absence and pressure of most important business have prevented my even seeing your letters - I supposed however that you had been promtly answered from the Adjt. Gen's Office, but find such is not the case - I have looked over the correspondence this morning - and convened with Adj. Gen, who will answer you fully - Be assured that I had no objection to your promotion to Colonelcy but Department at Washington have not affirmed Resignation of

Kellogg - & I understand declines to do so - I look for him daily - and some action will be taken as soon as he comes - In the mean time other appointments recommended by you will be made

With high respect

Richd Yates

Governor

P.S. I shall not leave home for 3 mos and you will advise me fully as to wants of your Regt & what can be done will be

Dec. 4, 1862

Lieut. Col. Edwd Prince:

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Copy of letter

to Lt. Col. Prince,

7th Ill Cavalry

Corinth, Miss

Dec. 4, 1862

Gov. Yates