Richard Yates to John M. Palmer

State Of Illinois

Executive Department.

Springfield Dec. 8th 1864.

Major Gen'l John M. Palmer.

Dear General,

Being very unwell from painful Neuralgia in the face, I could not call on you in town yesterday-I supposed however you would call on me.- About dark I sent Col. Loomis to request you to call. He says you had gone to Mr. Conkling's and he sent you a note there.

I was anxious to see you and converse with you on the subject matters of my letter to you. I think I could have shown you that a large majority of the members elect are for me, and I beleive also that you would see that you had better

grounds for supporting me than Washburn.

I shall still hope to hear from you.

Truly Yours,

(signed) Rich Yates

Governor to Maj. Gen. Palmer

Dec. 8th 1864

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