E. A. Paine to Richard Yates

Head Quarters

Western Kentucky Division

U.S. Army

Paducah Ky

Sept. 8 1861

To His Excellency

Gov. Yates

Dear Sir

I earnestly recommend my adjutant Thomas J Newsham of the 9 Ill. Voltrs, to the command of the Regiment now stationed at Thebes. If appointed he will at once take command of it and put it in a thorough state of discipline. He is every way well qualified for the place.

E. A. Paine

Brig. Genl.

Recommendation of Thomas J Newsham

for colonelcy

by Gen'l E A Paine