Ira A. W. Buck to Richard Yates

[Lithograph caption: Lith by Ed. Mendel 162 Lake St. Chicago]

Illinois Sate Penitentiary.

Commissioners Office.

Joliet, May 6th 1863

Hon Richd. Yates

Springfield Ills.

Dear Governor

As the time is approaching for the meeting of the Legislature, and nothing is being done, by our people, to prevent so sad a calamity as it would be to have them again come together, They would do us and the country, a great deal to of harm, and I cannot see any good to the country, in such a meeting. Would it not be well to have the State Central Committe meet in Springfield and invite prominent Republicans from different sections of the State, including our members of Congress, to decide what course we ought to pursue, The Mass of the People in this region, do not wish to see another session of these men. I think your wishes expressed to a meeting of this kind, would have great influence. With kindest regards

I am Truly Your &c

Ira A W Buck

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Ira A W Buck

Joliet May 6th 1863.

Says the time for the meeting of the Legislature is approaching - thinks it will be a sad calamity to have them come together again recommends that the State central Committee be called together including the members of Congress - to decide what course to pursue. Says the masses of the people do not wish to see another session.

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Recd Ex O. May 7th 1863.