W. Bushnell to Richard Yates

Ottawa Sep 21st 1863

Hon Rich Yates,

Dear Sir

The Hon John C. Champlin of our city, and well known to you, is very desirous of obtaining permission to carry on trade in some of the Southern States Subject to the usual rules & regulations to all of which he is ready & willing most cheerfully & heartily to Subscribe.

If you will give him such papers as may be necessary to secure such a permit you will confer a favor upon Judge Champlin & a host of friends and particularly upon

Your true friend & Servant

W. Bushnell

Ansd Sept 23

File B.

Bushnell W

Ottawa Sept 21st 1863.

Wishes the Governor to give Mr Champlain letters to enable him to trade in the Southern States.

Answd Mr Bushnell & Mr Champlin & enclosed letter to latter addressed to Secy of Treasury Sept 28 63

Loomis

Recd ExO. Sept 23 1863

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