W. F. Wells to Richard Yates

Unionville, Mo.,

August 2d, 1863.

Governor Yates:-

Dear Sir:-

I send you herewith a copy of a paper published by me, containing an exposition of the K. G. C.'s or Copperhead Society. It was exposed in this county by several repentant men; and my object is to have it generally circulated and published; and you will confer a favor upon the loyal men of Missouri by having it generally circulated in your State. The Exposition fully indicates the object of the organization; I would be pleased to have the address of a number of Union speakers in your State, to whom I can send the expose. There are some new signs which are not in the exposition I send you, but which I will publish soon. Any information you may want I will gladly furnish you. Hoping to secure your co-operation in exposing this damnable and treasonable Order, I remain

Respy your obt Serv't

W. F. Wells

Ansd Aug 28-63.

Wells W. F.

Unionville Mo Aug 2 1863

Sends the Governor a copy of a "paper" published by him, containing an exposition of the K.G.C. wishes the Governor to have it published, and would be pleased to have the address of some of the Union speakers of this State.

Send him names

Recd Ex O. Aug 17 1863