A. L. Gilstrap to Richard Yates

St. Nicholas Hotel

Springfield, Illinois

Oct 11th, 1864

Gov. Yates

Sir,

Having been sent to this City to lay before you the foregoing address directed to your Excellency, I have the honor to perform that duty. Hoping that you will give it that Consideration which it merits,

Respectfully yours

friend & obd't serv't

A. L. Gilstrap

His Excellency

Gov. Richd Yates

Springfield

Illinois

Gilstrap, A. L.

Hannibal, Mo. Oct. 3d, 64

Presents an address from the Loyal people of Mo asking assistance in the way of Troops from sister States, as in view of an incursion by Sterling Price, they feel that such aid is due them. They have Govr Stone's promise of aid.

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