Theo Hartmann to A. Fuller

Camp Douglas, Chicago, Ills, December 9th 1861.

Headquarters, Chicago German Guides

Adjutant General A. Fuller,

Springfield, Ills.

Sir,

Capt. Weide, who has a Company of Cavalry in Missouri, is in Springfield at present for the purpose, to get permission from his Excellency the Governor of Illinois, to withdraw his Company from the Missouri Regiment, to which it is now attached, and join Lieut Cols Theo C. Hartmann's Battalion of Dragoons. In using Your influence, to assist him in getting the necessary documents, You would oblige both parties very much. At the same time You would

aid and further the interests of the service of the U. S. Army, because my Battalion would be filled to the maximum number instantly by Capt Weide's joining it.

I remain

with the highest respect

Your obedient servant.

Theo. Hartmann

Lieut. Col. Comm'd'g Battalion

Chicago German Guides

Lt. Col. Theo. Hartmann

Camp Douglas Dec 9

Requesting permission to withdraw Co. from Mo. -

Ansd 10 Dec M.

Would be glad to &c but must have Hallecks consent