George M. Laughlin to Richard Yates

HEAD-QUARTERS

GREAT WESTERN SANITARY FAIR, CINCINNATI,

No. 178 Vine St., above Fourth St.

Donations sought from all. Freight brought free by Railroads and Parcels by Express. Opening day Dec. 21st, Fair to continue during Holiday Season. Entire NET Proceeds to be Distributed to Union Soldiers through the Cincinnati Branch of U.S. Sanitary Commission.

MAJ. GEN'L ROSECRANS, President. His Honor, MAYOR HARRIS, Vice President.

EDGAR CONKLING, Chairman of Executive Committee, ROBERT W. BURNET, Treasurer.

JOHN D. CALDWELL, Cor. Sec'y.

Cincinnati, Dec 3, 1863

Dear Sir,

As one of Committee I would respectfully request from you an autograph letter for the benefit of the Sanitary Commission. The Committee would be glad to receive any papers of historic, or political interest, or any captured rebel documents, correspondence &c. either as a donation or loan for exhibition.

Hoping to receive an early and favorable reply I am

Yours Truly

Geo. M Laughlin

Governor Yates

Springfield, Ill.

Laughlin Geo M.

Cincinnati Dec 3 1863.

Wishes an autograph letter from the Governor for the benefit of the Sanitary Commission, would be glad to receive any papers of historical interest either as a donation or loan for exhibition

Acknowledged receipt & informed him of Governor's absence will refer letter to him on his return.

H'bach.

Executive Office Dec 9 63.