D. L. Hough to Richard Yates

LaSalle Ills Aug 18/64

To His Excellency

Gov Yates

Springfield

Dear Sir

Your numerous friends in this vicinity, desire, that in company with our gallant candidate as your successor---Genl Oglesby---you will meet and address them at our mass meeting the 25th inst, one week from today. Hoping that your engagements will allow of your coming, I remain

Yours truly

D L Hough Chm

for E. B. Mason

Hough D. L.

LaSalle Ills Aug 18th 64

Requests Govr. to be present and address people in company with Gen Oglesby on 25th Aug.

Answer - Regret much not be in my power, will before election

Ans as directed Aug 22 64