E. R. Allen to Richard Yates

Aurora May 25/63

Hon. Richard Yates

I learn that there are charges made against Capt. Gibbs who, raised a Cavalry Company for the 16 Reg now at Camp [Butler?] from this place. I do not know what the charges are but from what I have heard I think they are trivial. Capt Gibbs I have known for years and he is an honest man. He has worked hard to raise his company and should not be sacrificed unless guilty. I hear it intimated that the charges are made to get his place. I hope you will see justice done him.

Respectfully yours E. R. Allen

File "A."

E R Allen

Aurora May 25 1863.

Learns there are charges against Capt Gibbs of the 16th Cavalry does not know what the charges are but thinks they are trivial Says the capt is an honest man and should not be sacraficed unless guilty.

Recd Ex O. May 29 1863.