George W. Rives to Richard Yates

               ASSESSOR'S OFFICE,

         United States Internal Revenue,

      7th Collection District, State of Illinois.                  

Paris, Decr. 30...1864

Gov. Yates

             Springfield Ills

My Dear Friend

           I Rec'd of 27th Inst_ and if it was posible for me to leave home I would come this morning but this day is the end of my qr. & I have to make up my (illegible) with the Govt., & that will take a few days. I will Come as soon as that is done _

          In the mean time, don't cease working - I was Surprised to see the "Tribunes,' leader a few days Since But I Can't think it possible that they Can defeat you, Spink, let yesterday you can depend on him, Jones, is to My Knowledge right _

          I Can't see how you can be defeated, My Confidence is Strong & unwavering I am confident 

that "Chicago Tribune" movement I think will reach - You will see it turn upon them, God, & the people, will protect the right & save the just __

                   Yours Truly

                   G W. Rives

Rives G W

Paris Dec 30/64

Can't leave yet to come down. Has great faith in your success _