J. J. S. Wilson to Richard Yates

J. J. S. Wilson, Superintendent. Illinois and Mississippi Telegraph Company, Superintendent's Office, Eastern Division.

Springfield Jan 13th 1865

Gov. Richard. Yates

Jacksonville Ill

Dear Governor.

Please accept the enclosed

"Annual Frank" of the Ill & Miss Telegraph Co

for 1865

Please allow me to congratulate

you upon your recent success and the

people of this great State of Illinois, upon

their wisdom and justice, shown in their

appreciation of the Governor who has been

faithful and true to their interests in the cause

of our country, and who will continue -- while

representing them in the Senate of the

United States to labor with the same

earnestness, zeal and fidelity.

Success to our Brave Patriot, and

"The. Soldiers. friend"

Your most Obt. Servt.

J. J. S. Wilson

Col. J.J.S. Willson

Ills. & Miss. Telegraph

Enclosing Telegraph

Frank, & highly congratulatory