P. B. Fouke to Richard Yates

“Confidencial”

Memphis Tenn

Novr 16th 1864

Dear Govr

This morning I have recd Something reliable from the election in Illinois-- I see that the union party have a small but viliable majority on joint ballot – It will be their duty to elect a United State Senator – you will doubtless, be a candidate I wish to inform you Sir, that I have not forgotten your uniform Kindness to me –-- heretofore-- I am for you & if I can be of any Service to you in any direction, you have but to command me & I will travel to any part of Illinois to discharge that duty – If I can be of any Service to you at Springfield during the Session of the Legislature & before the nomination is made-- name it & I will be on hand – you have been my friend & I desire to prove my sincerity towards you by acts -- you will see by enclosed

extract that I have been doing some Service in West Tennessee

Write me at this place & if I am not here it will be forwarded

With a most sincere hope for your promotion to the exalted position of United States Senator I am

your friend sincerely

P B Fouke

Fouke Col. P.B.

Memphis Nov 10th 64

Has reliable news from Ills and that we have a small but sure majority on joint ballot

Understands you are a candidates for US Senate Can he do anything for you He will come to any part of Illinois to aid you Complimentary friendly congratulatory &c

P.B. Fouke