Mrs. J. L. Libbey to Richard Yates

Decatur 6 Nov 1863

To His Excellency Gov Yates

I would not trouble you with another hearing from me. were it not for your misapprehension of my letter where in I expressed myself so stupidly. I do not wish material aid. I am abundantly able to pay my own expenses. I wished your influence so that I could get the requisite passes to enable me to get to Chattanooga.

Thanking you very sincerely for your generous sympathy and your kind notice of my letter.

I remain Very Respect yours,

Mrs. J. L. Libbey

Libby Mrs. J. L.

Decatur Nov 6st 1863.

Does not wish material aid - is abundantly able to pay her expenses wishes the Governors influence to enable her to procure proper passes.

Answered Nov 12 '63 Enclosing letter to Dr. J. S. Newberry at Louisville requesting him to aid Mrs. L. in procuring permit to go &C &C

Loomis A.D.C.

Executive Office Nov 9 63