J. H. Keller to Richard Yates

Metamora Ills Oct. 5th, 1864

Hon R. yates Esq

Gov. of the State of Ills.

Springfield ills.

                  Dear Sir  By order of the woodford county central council I Drop you A few lines.  And Request your presence in Metamora Oct. 25th just for the purpose of addressing A Republican mass meeting which we have called for that day.  Hon T. A. Hoffman will be present and wants you all to be Present.  and if feasable to Bring Col. Oglesby with you.  R. G. Ingersoll will also be Present  we want to get up one of the largest mass meetings ever got up in this county  will you pleas drop me A line (with?) Receipt of this and inform me if you will be present.  I think this County demands the service of every Speaker.  we are bound to keep the Ball roling for Honest Abe
                             I Have the Honor of 

                  Remaining your Humble servt

                                       J.H. Keller  Sec't

                                          of the woodford Co

                                                Central Council

Keller J H.

Metamora Oct. 5/64

Invitation to speak there on 25th