J. G. Wilson to Richard Yates

Clerk's Office, County Court,

KANE COUNTY, ILLS.

Geneva, Oct 21 1864.

Governor Yates

My Dear Sir

We are now making arrangements for a large meeting here on Thursday Nov 3d and I have been specially authorized by the committee of arrangements to secure your attendance if possible. It is designed to be an imposing demonstration, and as you have not been in our Congressional district during the campaign it is earnestly hoped that you will be able to come. Indeed from information which I received in Chicago a day or two since, and which when I see you I can explain, I am persuaded that your own interests may make it of some importance that you should visit us. Wentworth and Trumbull are expected & Ingersoll has also been invited. I see you have an appt. at Alton the day following, but we are to have an extra train which will take you

into the city by 1/2 past 7 and the Alton train does not leave until 9 which would drop you at Alton next day in time for the meeting. You will probably receive a letter from Turner on the subject.

Most earnestly hoping that you will not disappoint the expectations of our people in this part of the State, I remain Very truly & faithfully

Your Friend & Servant

J. G. Wilson

Chairman Com. of Arrangements

Wilson J. G.

Geneva Oct 21st 64

They will have a great demonstration there on Nov 3d 64 Want Gov to be sure to be there as he thinks it will be to his interest

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