J. E. Hilgard to Richard Yates

COAST SURVEY OFFICE,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 1865

DEAR SIR:

I send to the Post Office this day, under my frank, addressed to you, a copy of the Report of the Superintendent of the Coast Survey for the year 1862.

As there are frequent complaints of failure to receive Documents entrusted to the mail, I take this means to advise you of the book being forwarded; so that you may, by inquiring at the Post Office, ensure its reception.

Very respectfully, yours,

J. E. Hilgard

Assistant Coast Survey,

In charge of Office.

To

The volume contains a printed form or acknowledgment, which should be filled up and returned to this Office, postage paid, in order to secure the retention of your name on the distribution list for another year.

Inquire of the Post Office for this -- I want it.

U. S. COAST SURVEY.

OFFICIAL BUSINESS.

J. E. Hilgard

Assis't in charge of Office.

Governor Yates

Springfield

Illinois

Hilgard Hon J E

Washington Jan 12/65

Has sent you a copy of the report of Sup't of Coast survey for year 1862.

Acknowledge Rect

Ansd Jan'y 23 '65

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