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Delavan Illinois
December 26/63
Hon Richard Yates Springfield, Ills.
Sir; - The bearer of this note Mr Jeremiah J. Green is a resident of this vicinity, well known as a reliable Union Man.
He has two sons in the U.S. service as volunteers from this state, one of whom was wounded at the battle of Chickamauga and now lies in hospital at Louisville Ky in a very feeble state of health. Mr G. is desirous of visiting him for the purpose of rendering him any assistance that may be necessary and if practicable to get him home. any assistance you may be able to
render him will be worthily bestowed
Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servants
L T Cheever P.M.
Samuel Lawton Asst P.M.
County Clk's Office Logan Co Ills
Lincoln Decr 28' 1863
Hon Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois
Sir
The bearer Jeremiah J Green a loyal citizen of this County is desirous of bringing home one of his Son, who was wounded at Chickamagua and is now in Hospital at Louisville, I can cheerfully recommend him to you as a true Union man, without an 'If" or a "But", Any aspirations you may give to accomplish his desires will be remembered by your many friends in Logan
Yours Respectfully
John Franklin Co Clk
I endorse the above: J.C. Webster Cir. Clerk.
L. T. Cheever
Letter to McCoy Agent at St Louis Asking assistance &c. Dec 28. 63 H