J. B. Chapman to Richard Yates

Vienna Ills

Feby 27th 1862

To

His Excellency, Richard Yates

Governor.

Springfield Ill

Dear Sir:

The sheriff of this county lately died, and the coroner who takes his place being a republican has some enemies, who perhaps have written you to call a new election.

Now governor I write you the facts in the case & the feelings of a majority of the voters of this county. Mr. Ridenhour who succeeds to the office is a good man & every way qualified to fill the office & his politics are not so objectionable to the people of this part

of Egypt as they have been on the contrary I hear many of our best citizens simpathias with the party. and openly swear that the northern democracy have assisted largely to bring on this war, & will in the future cast no vote for the democratic party.

The present shff will give satisfaction, & we do not want the expence of holding a special election to please a few Blood Hounds.

Governor Egypt give a good a/c of her self at Donelson & you will hear from her at next election on the right ticket. The shool master has been abroad.

Very Respy

J.B. Chapman

Gov Yates

On page Blackwells Statute you will see that it is made your duty to issue a writ, - and it was issued on the 27th Feby upon a notice sent to you by the Co Clerk - it could not be other wise - I think. Yours truly

March 8. O M Hatch

Write Chapman

I had no diseretion - was compelled by law &c

Mr. Hatch.

I hope you will decd in this case what is best to do

Fondly Yours,

Richd Yates

J.B. Chapman

Vienna Feby 27

As to calling an election for sheriff.

recd Mch 14