Isaac G. Wilson to Richard Yates

Geneva Aug 27, 1864

Dear Governor

At our Congressional Con

vention held at Elgin yesterday, I took

the liberty of introducing a resolution, or

rather handing it to the committee on Resolu

tions with a request that they report it,

expressing a strong preference for yourself

as next U.S. Senator. The committee

reported it to the convention, and its

reading elicited the most hearty ap

plause. The [leaven?], of which I spoke

in a former letter, showed itself however,

in the person of one or two delegates

from the North western part of the district

- speaking more accurately, from Boone

& McHenry Counties. A motion by one

of them to vote separately upon this

resolution was voted down by an over

whelming majority, not more than four

or five votes being heard in the aff.

The resolution with the others then

passed unanimously -

The only question

in my own mind was as to the propriety of

taking an expression at such a convention.

Upon consultation with Mr. [name] & other

friends, my judgment was that it would

do good. By quietly conversing with

delegates I first made myself reasonably

sure that it would carry largely.

The unanimity and heartiness with

which it passed will exert the best

influence, and at a point where it is

needed. The district is composed of

seven large Counties and the little "State

of Boone" as it is sometimes called -

I think it would be well for

you to speak here if at all [consistent?]. This

being the county seat of a large county

& easily approachable from every direction

and Aurora being supplied this week

by Oglesby, I earnestly hope

you arrange to come. Please let me know

whether you can.

Very truly

Your Friend & obt. Sert

Isaac G. Wilson

Wilson Isaac G

Geneva Aug 27th/64

States that at the

convention he had

a resolution offered

endorsing Gov for

U.S. Senator, which

passed unanimously -

Invites him to come

there to speak.