Calvin G. Child to Richard Yates

State of Connecticut Executive Department: Norwich, 19th July 1862

His Excellency Richard Yates, Governor Of Illinois, Sir, In the absence of His Excellency Governor Buckingham, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt, this day, of your Proclamation to the people of Illinois, and your address to the President, of the date of July 11th. 1862. I am. Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, Calvin G. Child Executive Secretary

Calvin G. Child Ex. Sec'y Norwich July

Acknowledging rcpt of Gov's. proclamation