James Fitzgibbon to Richard Yates

Springfield Ill.

Jan. 14/64

To His Excellency

Hon R. Yates

Gov. of Ill.

Hon. Sir,

I leave for Washington next week on business of importance. Will you please have the goodness to give me a letter addressed to His Excellency President Lincoln, enlisting his sympathy in favor of the object of my visit. It shall be remembered with the most profound gratitude. I shall with pleasure do a similar kindness if ever needed.

I have the honor to remain your obt. & humb Sevt.

James Fitzgibbon

Catholic Priest

of Springfield ill.

Fitzgibbon James

Springfield Ills Jany 14 64.

Wishes a letter of introduction to the President.

"F"

Wrote letter of introduction to the President Jan'y 16th 1864.

[Hirshback?]

Executive Office Jany 19 64