H. P. H. Bromwell to Richard Yates

Corydon Ind Jany 9th 1864.

Honl Richard Yates

Dear Sir

I red yours of the on Saturday the 7th, forwarded to me from Charleston.

It was out of my power to be at Springfield. I was compelled to come here in haste on the 10th Nov. to attend to my wife who had fallen sick here while on a visit to her mother. Notwithstand all that could be done she continued sinking until the 1st Jany when she breathed her last. It has bein a melancholy time for me Governor since the Election, however much rejoicing our friends have all had over the triumph.

I will not attempt to weary you with an expression of my feelings now though I will know they could not be confided to more genial and glowing sympathies than those of your heart, I know you will understand more than I can say.

I see by

papers that you have recd the honer of representing Illinois in the Senate. I know you will represent truly the generous and loyal hearts of our state and I hope that the supreme ruler will lengthen out your days so crowned with health and vigor that you may do all that is in your heart to advance the glory and prosperity of our native land to the full end of your time, and long afterward.

I shall come to Springfield as soon as I can, where I hope to see you

In conclusion, I think I may address to you the same words with which I welcomed Abraham Lincoln to Charleston Sept 18th 1858, "the next Senator from Illinois for six years, unless soone called to a higher position"

Very Truly

Your Obt Sert

H. P. H. Bromwell

Bromwell H P H

Corydon Ind. Jan'y 9th 65

Received your letter. Was sorry he could not be in Springfield to help you. Congratulates you on your nomination.

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