Mrs. L. P. Arnold to Richard Yates

Springfield June 1863

To the Hon. Governor Yates of Ill.

I send this at your request, as a reminder, to tell you sir, how much I desire to labour in my countrys cause, is that, I will go at once wherever you will direct, or whenever, in a very short notice, hoping you may in very short time fit up about you spoke of, and had sent Adjt Fuller, to learn the particulars, I am yours sincerly & patiently

Mrs. L. P. Arnold

cor of Adams 2d st. Springfield.

Permit me to refer you to my Pastor Albert Hale, 2d Chu & my family Phy---Dr Lathrop.

Hon Gov Yates

File "A"

Arnold Mrs L V

Springfield June 10 1863.

Tenders her services to labor for the soldiers---says she will go at once wherever the Governor may direct. refers to her pastor Mr. Hale.

Recd Ex O. June 12, 1863.