Richard Yates to Lewis W. Thompson

Springfield Aug 8th [186]3

Lewis W. Thompson Esq.

Aledo Mercer Co, Ills

Dear Sir:

I have the honor to enclose herewith U. S Treasury Draft No 4085 for Eleven Hundred and fifteen and 92/100 Dollars and Special Certificate No 12 of General Land Office for 931 & 71/100 acres of Land being the quantity of [warranty?] to which the State of Illinois is entitled &c.

Please acknowledge the receipt of Draft & certificate

Yours Very Respectfully,

Richd Yates

Governor