M. S. Henry to Richard Yates

Sterling Ills July 29th 1861

Richard Yates

Governor of the State of Ills

Dr Sir

Permit me to introduce to you the bearer of this Mr E. A. Kirk who goes to Springfield for the purpose of having a regiment of soldiers now being organized in the Counties of Whiteside Lee Ogle & Carroll accepted by the state & mustered into actual service The regiment so far as organized is composed of some of the best men in said Counties and will make in my opinion a "Crack" regiment. There is great [interest?] felt in its organization by all the Counties mentioned Mr Kirk who has been chosen "Col" is a gentleman of high standing & character in this section -; is a member of the bar of this Court and a personal friend of mine -

We here feel a deep interest in the organization of the regiment represented by Mr Kirk - & its acceptance will confer a great favor upon those interested & Especially upon myself - any assistance rendered to Mr Kirk will be fully appreciated by -

Your obt servt

M S Henry

M. S. Henry

Sterling July 29th

Introducing Col Kirk &c