George W, Rives to Richard Yates

U.S. Assessor's Office,

7th DISTRICT,

PARIS, ILLS., Jany 16, 1864

Gov. Yates

Springfield,

Ills.

Yours of the 28th Decr. came to hand with photographs. I enclose you mine Would have done so at once but owing to the cold weather could not secure them.

I am fixing the 7th Dist. all right on your case, the feeling is all right in your case -

A division of sentiment in regard to Gov. some are for Oglesby, & some for [illegible] Jessee. I am glad to know that you will be ready to take the field - early. That is a good plan, take the first opportunity

of doing good, allways.

I may visit your city in the course of next week - & shall take great pleasure, in calling on personally-

I rec'd a letter from Henry on yesterday [illegible] [illegible] of Knoxville at Blains X Roads - in good health & spirits - he is very popular with the Regt & a fine officer, Col. Buckner, is by no means, liked - him & Henry get along pleasantly - Henry has head charge of the Regt for Weeks Buckner is at home.

When you see that I can serve you, please command my services.

I am With Respect

your friend

G.W. Rives

Rives G W

Paris Jany 16 1864.

Has received Governors photograph - sends his. He is fixing the 7th Dist all night. Is glad the Governor will be ready to take the field early &c

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Executive Office Jany 21 64