Dennis P. Norton to Richard Yates

Vittoria Canada West January 23" 1865 Gov Yates Dear Sir: Although a stranger to you I am your fellow citizen, and political friend. I reside in Onarga, Iroquois Co, Ills -- I am well acquainted with Chas H Wood and Dr Frank Blades to whom I would refer you. I came here on business and find I cannot get out without great trouble and expense as I must identify myself to an Am Consul as an American Citizen before I can get a rapport [passport?]---Would it be asking too much to request you to write to

Washington D.C. and ask the proper authorities there to send me here by mail a permit to visit Canada and return-I would gladly pay any expense it would be necessary to make if you would inform me of the amount or you might draw on Chas H. Wood member of assembly for expenses. If you can do anything for me without delay I would be under great obligation. Very truly yours Dennis P. Norton Vittoria Canada West

Norton Dennis P Vittoria C.W. Jan 23d 65 went there on business and cannot get away wants a letter from Washington certifying that he is an American citizen. refers to Hre Chas H Wood and Dr F Blades of Onarga, Iroquois Co