Saturday, 18th Pleasant.
[from Official Records…]
Springfield, Ill., May 18, 1861.
Col. John A. McClernand : The six additional regiments for three years. or the war, called for from Illinois, are ready. It is important they should be received immediately, as they are in camp at expense of State. These six and also four other regiments were raised by the State for thirty days, pledged to enter service when called for, and all of them want to go. Urge that instructions be sent immediately to muster as many of these regiments as you can into service. It will save thousands daily.
Richd. Yates, Governor of Illinois.
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