D. E. Carson to Richard Yates

                                Bloomington Dec. 16th

      Governor Yates,

                             Dear Sir,

                                          Your very kind letter was duly received__ I feel deeply grateful for the expression of sympathy it contained.  The kindly offer to furnish me a pass to Cairo & back __ and more than all for the noble generosity which prompted you to tender aid to me an entire stranger __ from your own private purse __ so Liberally too.  The pass I will gladly accept ___ The contribution I respectfully decline __ I have no doubt Mr Fell & others of my friends here would assist me__ but it seems

too much like asking charity __ With the aid I accept from you I think I shall be able to accomplish the removal of my husbands remains__

      For your very great kindness I shall ever hold you in grateful remembrance  May the Infinite Father bless you for your many acts of mercy ___

                        Yours Truly

                                 Mrs D.E. Carson

Sent pass as directed

             Snyder

                A D C 

Carson Mrs D.E

Bloomington Dec 16th64

Thanks you for interest in her behalf -

(Disposed of)