S.A. Moore to Richard Yates

[with J.V. smith letter 3/12/63]

LeRoy McLean Co Ill March 23rd 1863

Hon Richard Yates

Dear Sir inclosed please find a letter to me from a friend now in Ohio who left here the last of Feby for Ohio to purchace young Cattle for grazeing the coming season. You will see from his letter that he has become some what alarmed about his safe return home without a pass from your Hon

Mr Jackson V Smith has resided in this place some Eight Years owns a farm in this County of 160 acres land, and wishes to return here as soon as sufficient grass comes

Will you have the kindness to send me a pass for him

I can assure you that he is a worthy citizen of the State of Illinois.

You will confer a very great favor by giving this your Early attention

Very Respectfully your

Obedient Servant

S. A. Moore J.P.

LeRoy Ill

S A Moore J.P.

Leroy March 23rd 1863

Encloses a letter from Mr Jackson Smith a worthy citizen who went to Ohio to purchase cattle says he wishes to return to Ill. and wishes a letter from the Governor to enable him to return

Recd Ex O March 24 63