M. S. Littlefield to Richard Yates, enclosure

Pittsburg Landing Tenn. April 20, 1862

To his Excellency Richard Yates Gov of Ill.

Dear Sir.

I have just received a letter from Senator Trumbull of which the following is a copy.

Washington D.C. April 10th 1862

Capt M. S. Littlefield

Co F 14th Regt Ill Vols.

Dear Sir Yours of the 29th ultimo is received. I should be very willing to lend you my aid in obtaining a Captaincy in the Regular Army, as you desire it, but the Secretary of War has published an order that no transfer or promotion will be made from the Volunteers to the Regular Army. This Order precludes all efforts to obtain such change. I hope you were not in any manner injured at the recent battle at Pittsburg Landing. Our Illinoisans, and other Western troops

have gained for themselves great credit in the recent actions in the Department of the West.

Very truly yours

Lyman Trumbull

Therefore it will be unnecessary to proceed any further in the matter we were speaking of. I have been quite unwell since you was here. Thanking your dear Governor for your endeavors in my behalf and hoping that opportunities may occur when I may repay you in full I remain Very Respectfully

Your obedient Servant

M. S. Littlefield

per E. G. Davidson

Capt. M. S. Littlefield

Pittsburg L. Apr 20

enclosing reply to application for transfer to regular army.

Write Littlefield to see Col Johnson of the 28 & see whether he will not recommend him for Lt Col in that Regt write immediately

wrote with substance [illegible] June 5

M.