John P. Runkle to Richard Yates

Meredosia Ills Oct [21?]/64

Gov Richard Yates Springfield Ills

Dear governor

The Honor Judge P H Walker obtained the use of at bell sent from Capt James Campbell and desires the use of it for a few days yet we are using it in our sporting club this week, and would be glad to retain it for a while yet as we have notice to send it back will you be kind enough to intercede in the matter [see?] Capt. Campbell and send return [message?] directed to this place immediately and very much your old friend and the members of the Club

Yours respectfully

John P. Runkle

Runkle Jno P. Meredosia Oct 23/64

They obtained a bell, of Capt Campbell for use in their Sporting Club-they have orders to send it back Want Gov to intercede to get them permission to retain it