S. H. Melvin to Richard Yates

Springfield June 13th 1863

To His Excellency.

Richard Yates,

Governor of Illinois

Governor;

In compliance with the orders herewith communicated, I have the honor to transmit you the following copy of resolutions which were unanimously passed at the last regular meeting of the Springfield Union League:

Resolved; That this council heartily endorse the action of His Excellency, Governor Yates, in proroguing the

General Assembly; believing, that by this act he has added another, to his many claims, upon the affections and gratitude of every loyal citizen of Illinois

Resolved; That the extraordinary character of the Legislature, in setting aside the important business of the Session, and devoting their energies to the success of private interests, and partisan purposes, warranted the exercise of this Constitutional prerogative; and that every day which it would have remained longer in Session must have resulted, only, in adding to the disgrace which it had already brought upon the State.

Resolved; That we are confident that the Governor has at heart, the true interests of the State, and of her loyal sons in the field, and that in dismissing the traitorous Assembly he has evinced a

regard for their credit and fame, which recommends him to the approbation of every true patriot.

Resolved; That we firmly and sincerely believe no benefit could be expected from the deliberations of a Legislative body, which found ample time, and leisure, to discuss, and pass Resolutions of Sympathy with traitors in arms against the Government, and exhibited no disposition to provide for the suffering sick and wounded sons of Illinois.

Resolved; That these Resolutions be placed upon the records of this council, and that the Secretary be instructed to furnish a copy of the same to His Excellency Governor Yates

S. H. Melvin President

Attest: G. F. Wright Secy protem

Prorogation

23rd Assembly.

Union League Resolutions

Resolutions of Springfield U. League