James P. Root to Richard Yates

Head-Quarters Union State Central Committee,

Chicago, Sept 14 1864.

Thomas J. Turner, Chairman.

William Bross, Treasurer.

James P. Root, Secretary.

Thomas J. Turner,

Cornelius Lansing,

Perkins Bass,

A.C. Hessing,

A.C. Harding,

Executive Committee.

Post Office Drawer, 5872.

ROOMS 24 and 26 METROPOLITAN BLOCK.

Gov Yates,

Dear Sir,

I received a letter from R.S. McAllister Oquawka, saying there was a probability of your not filing your appointment at that place on the 26th Inst. How he could get the idea I dont know. They have made very extensive arrangements & ought not to be disappointed. Please write McAllister

I have the honor to be

Truly Yours,

James P Root

P.S. Col Turner has gone to Washington. Mr. Bass is stationed at Head Quarters, helping run the machine. JPR

Root Jas. P.

Chicago, Sept, 14th 64.

Received letter from McAllister Oquawka Ills saying that there is a probability of Gov's not filling appointment there on 26th. They have made extensive arrangements & should not be disappointed. Turner has gone to Wash. & Bass is at Head Quarters.

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