John T. Harper to Richard Yates

HON. E. C. INGERSOLL, COL R. G. INGERSOLL, Peoria.

J. T. HARPER. Notary Public, El Paso.

R. T. CASSELL, J. J. CASSELL, Metamora.

INGERSOLLS, HARPER & CASSELLS,

Attorneys and Counsellors at Law.

Special attention given to the collection of Back Pay, Bounties and Pensions; and all claims against the U.S.

Will practice in Circuit, Supreme and Federal Courts.

El Paso, Ill., Decr 28th 1864.

Govr Richard Yates.

Springfield. Ills.

My Dear Govr

Yours of the 27th Inst. just received. I will try and be on hand the first of next week. I have secured the member from this place H. D. Cook for you, at least he has promised me that he would vote for you for Senator

I have been doing all I could do for you since and before the election.

Bross of the Tribune ought to be Kicked for the course he has pursued with his paper since the election. I was aware of the fact when Bross was nominated that an effort would be made to elect Oglesby Senator thereby making Bross Governor. I lived in Chicago at the time. Trusting that you will be triumphantly elected, I am your obedient Servant

John T. Harper.

John T. Harper

El Paso. Ills

Dec 28th 1864

Will be here first of next week. has Secured Member H. D. Cook for you he has promised to vote for you for Senator &c