F. Moro to Richard Yates

Olney Mar 26th /63

His Excellency R Yates

Dear Sir

I learn to-day that there is an order from the war department authorizing the raising of a certain number of Regiments in this state, to do guard duty, & protect the state, I think such a Reg could be raised in these parts, & I can rais it Will you give me authority to do so & oblige

Yours Obediantly

F Moro

Olney Richland Co

Ill

F Moro

Olney Ill March 26 1863.

Wishes authority to raise a Regiment for State service thinks it can be done in his part of the country in a very short time.

Recd Ex O. March 30 1863.