Joseph G. Wood and H. W. Decker to Richard Yates

Broadhead Green Co. Wis Oct 10, 1864.

To His Excellency,

Richard Yates,

Governor of Ill.

Sir

Permit us to express our Sincere thanks for the kindness you manifested in behalf of our people, (Seventh Day Adventists) by getting our papers to Washington, and returning the Same properly endorsed by Provost Marshal Fry, thereby Securing to them the benefits of Sec. 17. Act of Feb. 2rth 1864. relative to those conscientioulsy opposed to bearing arms.

We have the honor to be Sir

Very respectfully Your,

Obt Servants.

Joseph G. Wood

H.W. Decker

Executive Com. of Ill. & Wis. State Conference

Wood Joseph G.

&

Decker H W.

Broadhead Wis

Oct 10th 1864

On behalf of "Seventh Day Adventists" thanks the Govr. for his prompt and efficient aid in securing to them the immunities of Sec 17. Act of Feb 24th 1864.

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Returned by Gov. Nov 14th64