J. A. Burroughs to Richard Yates

University of Chicago Sept 15 1863

Governor R. Yates Tremont House

Dear Sir.

I had reserved a room for Henry on the same floor as my own which is now occupied by a Professor but will be vacated in a few days. I will see that he has a good room mate. Meantime he can occupy No 20 with Mr Pollock who is an excellent young man. Nothing

is need except sheets pillowcases & towels unless you should wish to add better furniture than the rooms are provided with I will call at the Tremont House this aftn.

Wrote you at Springfield on Thursday last but presume it failed to reach you

I will do as well as possible for your son

Yours Hastily J A Burroughs

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Burroughs J A

Chicago Sept 13th 1863.

Has reserved a room for Henry and will see that he has a good roommate &c.

Recd Ex O. Sept 23 1863