J. W. Foster to Richard Yates

Springfield Nov. 15th 1861

Hon. Richard Yates.

Gov. &c.

Sir:

I am instructed by Mr. Robb, Received of the Chicago, Alton & St Louis Railroad Co. to advise you that this Company transport troops & munitions of war on the same terms as those accorded to the Illinois Central R.R Co: and that this proposition has been communicated to the War Department.

I am, with great respect,

Your Ob'd Servt

J W. Foster

Atty for said Co.

Foster, J.W.

Atty for Alton & St Lo RR

Proposition

Nov 15/61

File

Chicago Dec. 23

A. C. Fuller - Adjt. Genl.

Send copy of my letter to Governor Yates with regard to military transportation to W. H. Osborn Chicago.

J. W. Foster