Richard Yates to N.G. Wilcox

Executive Department Springfield Ills May 10, 1861.

Hon N.G Wilcox,

Dear Sir,

I have the honor hereby to tender you the post of one of the Aids to the Governor under Section ten of an Act of the last General Assembly of the State of Illinois entitled "An Act to provide for extraordinary expenditures in the Executive Department".

Respectfully Yours, Rich'd Yates Governor & Commander in Chief.

Copy of Commission to Col. N. G. Wilcox