H. G. Hamlin to Richard Yates

Dr Sir .................Peoria Nov 30

                For a special reason I have a project to propose to you, but will withhold it till I can see you which I will go to Springfield to do, if you will let me, Know when I can see you without, interfering with other business, you will oblige by letting me know, if there is any one here that you are acquainted with, that I may get a letter of introduction to you, from, it is a matter of some importance that I  wish to see you about.

                                                  Your  Obt Ser't

                                                   H. G. Hamlin

Hon R. Yates

           Springfield Ills.

Hamlin H.G.

Peoria Nov. 30/64

wants to see you

Write him Will see him any time after 9th _ shall be gone most of the time till then. Get letter from Thomas McCullough or Washington Cockle or A. McCoy.

Ansd Dec 7th 64 as directed _ Snyder _

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