A. Campbell to Richard Yates

LaSalle Feby 7th 1863

My Dear Sir

I notice that a bill is now before the Legislature looking to the regulation of rail road tarriffs, I have given this subject considerable attention and am fully satisfied that the rail road and agricultural interests are mutual. That some of the rail road companies in the state have established tarriffs that bear unequally on the producers in different localities is quite certain, I however doubt not but measures might be taken to harmonize a seeming conflict between these two great interests that would prove mutually beneficial, and be satisfactory to all parties interested I have not seen the bill and therefore do not know whether its provisions are calculated to meet the object contemplated or not. I see that it provides for the appointment of three Commissioners to carry into effect its provisions. The deep interest I feel in this subject inclines me to ask to be appointed one of the Commissioners.

Yours truly

A Campbell

To Hon. R. Yates

Ansd Feby 16-63

A. Campbell LB page 722

LaSalle Feb 7th 1863.

Wants an appt as Rail-Road Commissioner.

Appt.