Franklin Blades to Richard Yates

Middleport Ills.

17th Sept. 1864

Governor Yates

Dear Sir:

There is a general desire in this County to have you make an appointment to speak during the present canvass. We would like very much to have you about the 10th or 12" of October If we can only engage you positively we can get up a splendid meeting

Bromwell will be here at the same time

My own health has been such during the Summer that I have not been able to do any thing in the way of Canvassing. I am taking good care of myself in the hope that I shall be able to devote October to the work

While we have but little fear but that we shall carry the county I am worried about the seeming apathy that prevails here

I implore you to come if it is possible

Very truly Yours

Franklin Blades

Blades Franklin

Middleport Sept 17/64

Wants Govr to come there to speak on Oct 12th.

Invitation file private

F Blades [illegible]