The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 3, Volume 2. Page: 442
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442 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, D. C., August 23, 1862.
Governor YATES,
Springfield, Ill.:
It is the anxious desire of the Department to give the new regiments
the advantage of experienced officers of their own choice. I hope you
understand that any delay or refusal arises from absolute military
necessity. The regiments in the field and in the face of the enemy
cannot safely or justly be deprived of their officers while in that con-
dition. When relieved from it the Department will be disposed to
sanction the appointments desired.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
DAVENPORT, IOWA, August 23, 1862-10.30 p. m.
(Received 2.15 a. m. 24th.)
General C. P. BUCKINGHAM:
Commissions to commissioners, surgeons, and enrolling officers were
sent to each county on the 18th by mail. Enrollments are going on in
many counties, but by reason of the infrequency of the mails many
counties will not be ready for draft on the 3d of September. I have
directed all commissioners to be present at the place of drafting on
the 3d, and if not ready to continue from day to day until ready.
Recognize if proper and, if you can, extend the time in this State for
filling old regiments to September 10, and from commencement of
drafting to September 15. This will suit much better. We have few
railroads and telegraphs.
SAMUEL J. KIRKWOOD.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND., August 23, 1862--8 a. m.
(Received 11.20 a. m.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON :
We will have at least seventeen additional regiments ready for their
arms by this time next week. Cannot the arms be sent immediately ?
I am pushing forward organization and muster.
O. P. MORTON,
Governor of Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND., August 23, 1862-8 a. m.
(Received 11.25 a. m.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
We have six regiments forming, but incomplete, which can be
fully organized by 1st of September, if recruiting is allowed to go on
with advance pay and bounty.
O. P. MORTON,
Governor of Indiana.
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United States. War Department. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 3, Volume 2., book, 1899; Washington D.C.. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth139264/m1/451/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.