George I. Bergen to Richard Yates

Washington Dec 11th 1864

Dear Gov

Just before I left Chicago for this place, I saw Wash Akers of Joliet He told me that whatever he or Sam Casey or Sam Buckmaster could do for you they were ready & willing to do. Casey will come down to Springfield during the Sess of Legistn & operate in conjunction with your freinds. If you have not already written him I think it well to do so.

Washburn is hard at work. & the real truth is he is useing Gens Logan & Palmer as tools to destract our folks. thinking that when the muss is stired well. He will be the strongest. Doc Brown says he is a going to Sp. to fight you. Chas Philbrick says tell you he has just this morning recd a communication from you & will give it his earliest attention

I shall be at Springfield without fail in good season. and I know, for I feel it in my bones that you are certain of being elected.

My regards to Mrs Yates & all

Truly Yours

Geo I Bergen

Bergen Geo. I.

Washington Dec. 10th 64

He saw Wash. Akers at Joliet. He told him that whatever he or Sam Casy or Sam Buckmaster can do for you they would

Casy will be down to Spfl'd during session to work for you.

Washburne is working hard - & is useing Logan & Palmer as tools to detract your friends. So that when the muss is stirred up, he will be the strongest -

Doc. Brown is coming to Spfl'd to fight you

Feels it in his bones that your election is sure