Richard Yates to C. R. Griggs

Oct 6th. [186]4.

C R Griggs Esq

Urbana Ills

Dear Sir:

I have upon suggestion of Mr Coles, added your name to the committee which I appointed heretofore for the disposition of lands granted by congress for Agricultural and Mechanical Art purposes.

Please let me know as early as convenient whether you accept the appointment and if so please communicate with other members of the committee a list of whom you will

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find enclosed.

Very Respectfully

Richd Yates

Governor