D. H. Busch to Richard Yates

Carbondale Aug. 30. 1864

Gov. Richd Yates, Springfield,

Dr Sir,

Your favor, asking a small list of the most prominent Union men of this Co. has been received. I now hand you names of a few who are true to the Government and Valiant in the cause of Liberty & Union to whom it will do to write. Our friends here are aroused to the importance of the coming Election, and are determined, if possible, to achieve success. The prospect of carrying the County for the Union Candidates is pretty fair, though the vote will be close.

Cant you come down and give our people a talk before the Election? It would do great good. If you can, let me know in time so that a crowd may be gatherd.

Earnestly hopeing and continually praying for success to our cause and for the utter defeat and total overthrow of all traitors

I remain,

Very truly, Your friend

D. H. Brush

Names of Men residing in Jackson County Illinois. [their post office is written after the name]

Philip Kimmel, DeSoto

Wm Parsons, DeSoto

Wm Schwartz, Elkville

R. R. Reese, Elkville

Rupell Tuthill, Vergennes

Thomas Parrish, Vergennes

Dr. E.H. Dodson, Ava

D. G. Will, Bradley

Elkanah Hall, Bradley

Jas. M. Brown, Jones Creek

Wm P. Wilson, Jones Creek

Richd Worthen, Grand Tower

Aaron Easterly, Grand Tower

Dr. F. C. Bierer, Murphysboro

B. F. Will, Murphysboro

Elbert Easterley, Carbondale

T. G. Conner, Carbondale

Richd Jukes, Carbondale

Geo. R. Lewis, Carbondale P. M.

Seth T. Jones, Carbondale

T. W. Grammer Makanda

Cyrus Larner, Makanda

Brush D. H.

Carbondale, Ills Aug 30th 64

Gives list of prominent Union men in Jackson County. Wants the Gove to come there & speak before election

Entered Sept 2nd 64

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