Francis A. Hoffmann to Washington Bushnell

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May 12th 3

Hon. W. Bushnell, Ottowa, Ill, Dear Sir:

In reply to your favor, addressed to Mr Hatch, I desire to state that I have called upon Mr Stearne and found him perfectly willing to waive service of notice &c, with the understanding, that he have time sufficient, to make a proper defense. The Journal of the last session is in the keeping of the Clerk and Mr. Stearne has no access to the same. Mr Harmond will be send for and I have agreed that the case shall not be prep d. until Mr Stearne has had time sufficient to procure the presence of Mr. Harmand. This is but [fair?]

Please find waiver of Mr Stearns below

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I remain, [Sir?]

As ever truly yours

Francis A Hoffman

actg Gov

Springfield, May 12, 1863

This may certified that upon the condition stated in within letter I hereby waive the service of notice. That application will be made in Supreme Court [Northern?] District of Illinois on Thursday and at 10 o'clock in the following case, [vix?] The People of State of Illinois upon relation of W Bushnell Cd Alexander Stearne.

[signed] Alexander Starne