Richard Yates to John G. Fonda

State of Illinois

Executive Department.

Springfield, August 26, 1862.

Col. Jno. G. Fonda,

Com'dg Camp Butler,

Dear Sir: You will please give permission, subject to your regulations in such cases to Mrs. Colt and Mrs. Corrington to sell cakes, pies, corn-bread & apples through the camp under your command.

They are respectable & worthy women, as I am informed, and are honestly striving to support their families.

Respectfully,

Your obedient svt.

Richd. Yates,

Governor.

Copy.

Communication

Gov Yates to Col. Fonda

Asking him to permit Mrs. Colt & Mrs. Corrington, to sell pies, cakes, &c in camp.