Richard Yates papers, 1861-1865.

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Richard Yates papers, 1861-1865.

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Letters written to Governor Richard Yates of Illinois from various individuals. The majority of the letters are written by General John Pope and concern military affairs such as: the promotion of Illinois generals, opposition to overly political and inexperienced generals, his loss at the second Battle of Bull Run, and his reassignment to St. Paul, Minnesota. Thomas Allen of the 80th Illinois also wrote to Yates concerning Union actions following the battle of Perryville. Other letters included discuss political events in Kentucky such as unionism, neutrality, and the governorship.

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