Lewis Ellsworth to Richard Yates

Collector's Office of Internal Revenue,

6th District, Illinois.

Naperville, June 10 1863

Hon Richd Yates

Gov State of Ill

Springfield Il

My Dear Sir

Every loyal heart in this state whose ear is reached this day with the intelegence of your act in adjurning the the Legislature pulsate with joy. God be praised that we have one at the helm of state who dares to step into the breach to save our state from disgrace if not from ruin. Stand firm my Dear Sir.

Be prepared for any emergency on the 17th The Loyal hearts of the State are with you, God protect & direct you Truly Yours in our Countrys Cause

Lewis Ellsworth

File Legisl. [illegible] (R)

Ellsworth Lewis

Naperville June 10 1863.

Says every loyal heart in the state are rejoicing over the Governors success in Adjourning the Legislature Advises the Governor to stand firm and be prepared for any emergency on the 17th all loyal hearts in the state are with him.

Recd Ex O. June 15 1863.