E. Emery to Richard Yates

With S.W. Harkey letter 12/19/64

                          Peoria  Daily Transcript,

                                  Peoria, Ill., Nov 28 1864

Gov. Yates

             Dr Sir

                       Rev. John L. Guard of Trivali Township, in this county, desires to go to Winchester, Va., to bring away his mother, now residing eight miles south of that point.  Mr. Guard is an earnestly worthy, loyal man, was President for a long while of the U. L. A. of Trivali  He desires a note from you stating his business, and endorsing him as a loyal man.  If you can comply with his request you will confer a favor

                                Your Obedient Servant

                                         E. Emery

Emery. E.

     Peoria Nov. 28 "64

Recommending Rev J.L. Guard who wants letter Enabling him to go south for his Mother