Jesse Rosson to Richard Yates

Virginia June 14th 1863

Honorable Richard yates

dear Sir their is a plot by men that you are well acquainted with to take your life on Tuesday Evening or Tuesday knight the 16th pray don't take this as idol rumor it is a fact. this plot was heard by a man that was presant but not recognised also to take Springfield on wednesday while the Sitizens are in confusion and uproar &c

Since Lincoln has revoaken Burnside's order the Coper heads or tratore have become more boald they meet in this place every Saturday knight and recommend retaliation for the treatment of vallandingham

Jesse, Rosson

File Rev. (R)

Rawson Jessie

Virginia June 14 1863.

Says there is a plot by men who the Governor is well acquainted with to take his life on Tuesday night and take possesion of the City on Wednesday, &c.

Recd Ex O. June 15 63.