Mary J. Rhoads to Richard Yates

Jacksonville, Aug. 6th 1864

Hon. Richard Yates

Governor of Illinois

In response to a call made by your Excellency on the loyal people of Illinois, the ladies of the Jacksonville Soldier's Aid Society, propose calling a public meeting at an early day, for the purpose of raising funds to purchase vegetables for our suffering soldiers. Thinking that the presence of your Excellency would add to the interest of the occasion, the ladies desire me to ask if you will do them the favor to address the meeting.

They will await your reply

before appointing a definite time for the meeting.

Very Respectfully

Mary J. Rhoads

Sec. pro tem. L. A. S.

Rhoades. Mary. J. Sec. L. A. S.

Jacksonville Aug 6th 64

The Ladies Aid Society propose giving a public meeting. Invite the Gov'r to speak.

Ansd.

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