T. A. Post to Richard Yates

St Louis May 7th

Dear Gov.

I learn from the morning paper that you have consented to be present in St Louis during the ensuing Fair.

Now Sir, not to be prolix I write at the instance of my Father to invite you to make your home with us while you are in the City. I need not say that my Father & his family would esteem it a great pleasure & privilege to have you with us, & I write thus early in order not to be forestalled by some one else.

Hoping that you may find

it convenient to accept, I remain as ever

Yours truly

T. A. Post

His Excellency Richd Yates.

Springfield Ills.

Post T A

Saint Louis May 7 64

Invitation for Gov to make his home at his fathers, when in St Louis --

Telegraphed Lindell Hotel as directed.

Snyder A D C

Telegraph to Lindell House for parlor & bed rooms for self & [family?] on night of 16th & [illegible illegible] [there?] [illegible]