Charles Newcomer to Richard Yates

Somerville Ky Feb. 21, 1864 Hon Richard Yates Governor of Illinois

Dear Sir

I returned last night from the army and found your kind favor awaiting me. I thank you kindly for the interest you take in my friend Dr Potter whether ultimately successful or not it will be [reciprocated?] by the Dr. & his friends I assure you.

I beg leave to hand you the following list of active Republicans and the respective towns of our County.

Oregon Hon. Jas V Gale, H A Mix, W J Mix, Wm [Arty?]. Dr Potter & T. G. Petrie; Grand detour, Maj L. Andine, Hon S. Ruggles, H Motter & John Mowry; Polo Hon V.A. Bogue, Dr W W Burris, N. B. Hawks, S. E. Treat, Daniel Waterberry, C. K. Williams, Daniel Buck; Jameston M Keller, H. W. Hewill & Franklin Tice. Adaline S. W. Leassman, N. Bisbee, John Middlecany & Dr. J Rice. Byron J. P. smith, S. Dwight, W C Dunning, L. Rud, & S. St John Mix, Mt Morris N. J. Farwell, A Newcomer, Wm Little, A. Heudnal, & A. L. Allen; Lane W. P. Flagg, D. B. Stiles, Jos Parker, H Burlingame; Dement Anson Barnum, B Knapp & John V. Gales. Marion Hon Joshua White, S. S. Crowell, B Brown & T Austin; White Rock B. Oyster, William Chaney, [Paynes Point?] George Gates, E F Gates & Samuel Wilson ( P..P. Grandetour). Daysville John m Hinkle, Robt Light & W. J Keys. Brookville D. Z Hoerb, Walter Donaldson & John Emincks. I will certainly make every effort to be in the county in time to assist the friends there in making preliminary arrangements for our county convention ec

I am with high regard, Your Obt Servt Chas Newcomer

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