Richard Yates to Edwin Stanton

Springfield Ills

Aug 25, 1862

Hon E. M. Stanton

Sec of War

Washington D.C.

Capt Geo. W. Hill, Mustering disbursing officer here, has 8,100 guns here. We want them to put into the hands of our troops who are leaving the State. He says he wants authority to give them up. Please do not let us be delayed on this account. We have over 50,000 men enrolled and not to exceed ten thousand stand of good arms (the 8,100 inclusive). When and where am i to get the balance of arms

required for them.

Richd Yates

Governor.

Telegram

Gov Yates to E. M. Stanton

Asking that arms in the hands of U.S. Mus Officer (Capt Hill) may be furnished to our troops leaving the State, also giving number vols under new call.

Sent to E. M. Stanton by Tel Aug 25, 1862

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