H. M. Morrow to Richard Yates

Villy Ridge Ill Pulaski County

August the 17 1864

Govner Yates Dr Sir

My Opinion Is that thare can be under the present Call one Company of men raised for the time Spesified In the call for Troops thar can be a company raised at this place for one year and I wish you to Grant me permission to raise Said company under Said order and in raising this Company you will please Grant me permission to appointting my own officers

please give me and amediate answer

Yours Truly

H.M. Morrow

Morrow H.M

Villy Ridge Ills

Aug 17th 1864

Thinks a company can be raised in his place under the last call.

Wants permission to raise it. and to appoint his officers.

Ans & Proclamation sent Aug 23 64