J. H. Maybourn to Richard Yates

Geneva Dec 30th 1864

Hon Rich. Yates

Gove of State Ill

Springfield

Dear Sir

Your kind note of

the 27 just is received, and I would gladly

come to Springfield if it was in my power

to do so, if I could be of the slightest as

sistance to you, but my permit expires

on the first Janry, and I must report at Cairo

at that time. If it is possible for me to get

away from there after a day or two and

run up to Springfield I will do so;

for I trust that I need not assure you

that you have no friend who is more

desirous than myself that you should be our

next Senator, not from personal mo

tives, but because it is justly yours, by -

merit, Patriotism, Talents, & worth, and

my firm convictions are, that these will

triumphantly carry you through, and

cover with shame and ignominy the false men

and [illegible] friends who have so shame

fully been [illegible] false, I see the Tribune is

now silent. This to my mind points to

your unproved [choices?]. Is it possible

that Senator Eastman can be so

[illegible] to every [sense?] of right, and claim

of gratitude as to support an other. If so

he forfeits all claims to respect and honor

able treatment from Gentlemen. If you

truly believe that I can be of any benefit to

you write or Telegraph to me at Cairo

Ill. and I will try and [illegible] things so

that I can get away for a few days.

Wishing you many Happy

New Years and Succefs

I am your True & Sincere friend

and Obt Servt

J H Maybourn

Maybourn J.H.

Geneva Dec 30th 1864

It is impossible for him

to be here at the opening

as his furlough expires

on 1st of Jan'y - when he

has to report at Cairo -

If you think he can assist

you may send him word

& he will try to come