Gustave Koerner to Richard Yates

Head Quarters, Western Department,

Sept. 21. 1861

Gov. R. Yates.

Dear Sir

Upon my recommendation you appointed some time ago Chs. During, a Drillmaster with rank of Lieutenant.

I am informed that he aspires to be a Major in the “Koerner Regiment, and failing in that, he is now stirring up strife & commotion, wants to form another Regiment & the like foolery. It is of the utmost importance to fill up Regiments, and fatal to prevent it; I therefore ask for a removal of the man, who when not gratified in his wishes, proves an ungrateful rascal. I expect to be off soon.

Yours truly

G. Koerner

Gus. Koerner as to Chas During, a drill master &c who wants to raise regiment

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