L. W. Lawrence to Richard Yates

Belvidere Dec 11th 1864

Gov Yates

Dear Sir:

Your note and the package of speeches were received in due time. The speech I am distributing with pleasure as it has the right ring.

Our great victory is very gratifying to me, as it is to all loyal men. A large number of the rebels with whom I was compelled to associate in the Constitutional Convention & in the late Legislature have met their doom.

Our County & district gave larger Majorities than the most sanguine anticipated. The smallest majority in any township in this County was 120.

Now let the war be vigorously prosecuted. The rebellion be overthrown, and its cause (slavery) wiped out, and I can die in peace.

Truly Yours

L. W. Lawrence

Lawrence L W.

Belvidere Dec 11th 1864

Rec'd speeches and distributed them with pleasure as they have the right ring.

The great victory was very gratifying to him and to all Loyal men_ Now let the War be vigorously prosecuted & Slavery wiped out.

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