Samuel Hutchinson to Richard Yates

Noble Ills Mar 28/1863

Gov Yates

Dear Sir

I wish to inform you that we have in my [neighbeorouhood?] a grate number of what is termed nights of the Gods Sircle if you think best I can get a man that will tell their Plots & Plans if so drop me a few lines in haste as theirs some prospect of some troubel hear

yours with respect

Samuel Hutchinson. P. M

Saml Hutchinson

Noble Ills March 28 1863.

Wishes to inform the Governor that there are a large number of the Knights of the Golden Circle in his neighborhood.

Rev

Recd Ex O April 1st 1863.