Martin H. Cassell to Richard Yates

Jacksonville. Augst 18th 1863.

Dear Govr.

I recd the enclosed letters and have read them I also got a letter from Judge Kellogg. I am like you I think there has been something made down the river. but I am disappointed in Babcock being so much at home. I fear that he and Taylor have neither of them given as much attention to the matter as they should have done. I do wish you could go down with us I shall go if possible will leave here friday night I want you to send me letter to the Authorities at Cairo to insure my getting down the river. the Doctors say I must not remain down the river.

Your friend

Martin H Cassell.

Private.

Cassell Martin H.

Jacksonville Augst 18 1863.

Has received enclosed letters and has read them. He has received a letter from Judge Kellogg. Thinks there has been something made down the river, but has been disapointed in Babcock being so much at home. Wishes letter to authorities at Cairo to insure him getting down river.

Recd Ex O. Aug 21 1863.