Warren Munger to Richard Yates

Dayton Ohio

Sep 10 1863.

Gov Yates

Dear Sir

On Thursday, the 1st day of October, we intend holding a grand Mass Convention in our City, which we are determined shall be the largest meeting in this during present exciting Campaign - The Vallandingham Democracy hold a Mass Convention here on 17th inst. which promises to be a large gathering, but which we must and will outnumber

We need help in this former "house of Vallandingham" and trust you will accept our invitation to meet with and speak for us on the 1st of October next

You will very greatly oblige by answering at your earliest opportunity as we so not desire to announce any speaker unless we have assurances that he will endeavor to be with us Hoping you will consent to come and address the thousands who will be here assembled on that day, I am

Very Truly Yours

Warren Munger Jr

Chm Union Central

[illegible] Co. [O. ?]

Ans Sept 18 63

Munger Warren Jr

Chairman Committee &c

File M

Dayton Ohio Sept 10 1863

They intend holding a grand Mass Convention in that City on Thursday Oct 1st which will be the largest meeting during the Campaign Says they need help in the "former home of Vallandingham" and hope the Governor will be present and address the thousands that will be assembled on that day.

Recd Ex O. Sept 15th 63