Title
Simon Cameron to Richard Yates
            Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
            Date
1861-10-03
            Format
pdf
            Language
en
            Identifier
502185
            Transcription
Copy
State of Illinois
War Department
Washington Oct 3 1861
Gov Yates
Springfield, Ills
Dear Sir
After consultation with the President we have concluded to authorize Dr Wm M Chambers of Illinois to raise a Brigade of four Regiments of Infantry, native born Kentuckian now residents of Illinois to serve for three years or during the War
As the several regimental organizations are filled they will be sent to Kentucky for service. Please furnish such aid and facilities as may be necessary to organize promptly
(Signed) Simon Cameron
Secy of War.
Copy
letter from Sec'y of War authorizing Dr Wm M Chambers to raise a Brigade of Infantry.
Status
Complete
            Percent Completed
100
            Weight
20
            Original Format
2
            

