George W. Baker to Richard Yates

Decatur March 29th 1862

Dear Friend Yates

I receved yours with passes for my self and Mr Smith for witch I am mutch ablidge also a note in Regard to Bradshaw wanting to by the Eads House I have seen him and gave him the trms He is to give two Good Securities and take a bond for deed He lets me now Monday I have just retured from Jacksonville and King paid all of the taxes for you an [Ann?] I made erangement with King to advertise the secon of land for sale I think I can sell it this summer.

My friends have been ancious fer me to collect the war tax of this county and they will sine all the Recommendation I need and will sine a bond with me as large as is needed and as I am not in business I would like it if you will give me a Recomend to the Parties that can bestow the office I will be thankful to you and will Remember you when I come to you intrust King is ancious for me to do the buisnes I hope you will not think me troubelsom in asking favors these are times that your friends are troubling you the most

yours with Respect,

Geo. W. Baker

Geo. W Baker

Decatur Mch 29

Wants collectorship for Macon Co.

Ansd Apr 5

Write him that when the collector is appointed I will give to him the letter requested