J. W. Crampton to Richard Yates

Vermilliion. Edgar Co.

Ills. Jan 8". 1864

To His Excellency, Gov Yates,

Dear Sir,

There is a very poor but honest man living on my farm here by the name of John Konkle, who has three sons (his only help) in the army. He recd a letter a few days since from the oldest from Chattanooga, in which he stated that some time previous he had sent his father $20.00 by the state Agent. If there is any man acting in such capacity will you please hand him this note that the money may be ford. to him - if not already sent - at his earliest convenience, or looked after if sent and miscarried. Mr Konkle's address is as mine above - Box 73.

Very Truly Yours

J. W. Crampton.

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A dispatch came to Paris yesterday stating that there was another fresh call for troops. If it be so and they are to be raised if possible by volunteering, I have a generous plan to propose, by which with your influence, I think I can raise a Regiment in a short time and many more it seems to me ought soon to be raised in the same manner.

Yours &c

Crampton

Crampton J W.

Vermillion Edgar County.

Jany 8 1864.

Mr. John Konkle, has three sons in Army, one of whom has sent his father $20.00 by State Agent, has not received money.

Write to both allotment Commrs. of complaints similar & write [conter?] we have written - Write to him to write his son inquiring name of Agt.

Executive Office Jany 14 64