James B. Fry to James Oakes

with Newton Bateman letters 8/8/64; 8/9/64; 8/10/64

351 P.M.

Aug. 12, 1864

By Telegraph from Washington

To Lt Col. Oakes.

The Secry of War has forbidden the recruiting of men in our State to be credited to another; except as provided by the Act of July fourth eighteen hundred & sixty four for recruiting in states in rebellion he directs that you see to the execution of this order in your State & if necessary arrest recruiting officers and agents who may be found violating it make this known to the governor.

(signed) J. B. Fry

Official Copy:

Respectfully furnished for the information of His Excellency, Richard Yates, Governor of the State of Illinois

James Oakes

Lt Col. 4th U S Cav. &

Supt. Vol. R. S. Ill.