Francis A. Hoffmann to J. W. Lay

State of Illinois

Executive Department.

Springfield Sept. 17 1862

Lieut. J. W. Lay,

Big Muddy, Ill

Sir:

Gov. Yates has at present no authority to raise troops for Genl Pope's or any other Command.

Respectfully yours

Francis A Hoffmann

Lt Gov.

Lt Gov Hoffman

to

J W Lay - Big Muddy Ills

Gov Yates has no authority to raise troops for Gen Pope's command nor indeed for any other command