John A. Dix to Edwin M. Stanton, June 20, 1863

(Received 6 p. m.) Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War: The convention has adjourned without a conflict, although it adopted peace resolutions. I think a few regiments of infantry and cavalry could be raised for six or nine months, and will, if desired, do all in my power to do so; but I think that I should have a mustering officer here who will aid, and not obstruct, my efforts. RICH’D YATES, Governor of Illinois. YORKTOWN, June 20, 1863. Governor CuRTIN, Harrisburg : The following resolution has been separately submitted to each company of this command, and unanimously adapted by each: Resolved, That the colonel of this regiment is hereby authorized to offer its services to Governor Curtin for the defense of the State, to continue as long as a rebel in arms treads the soil of Pennsylvania. WILLIAM H. BLAIR, Colonel 179th Regument Pennsylvania Drafted Militia. [Indorsement.] Governor CURTIN: As Pennsylvania seems to be abandoned by the rebels, I should like to keep this regiment on the same terms. Indeed, it is very inconvenient to part with it at this time. JOHN A. DIX, Major-General. JUNE 20, 1863. General Corcoran, Commanding, Suffolk: Send all of Getty’s regiments. Do not commence destroying works till all the ammunition and ordnance stores are removed. See the ordnance officer.

JOHN A. DIX,