David Davis to Richard Yates

with A. Gridley letter 8/1/61

with K. H. Fell letter 7/31/61

Bloomington, Ill

Augt. 1, 1861.

Hon Richard Yates -

Dear Sir -

I take pleasure in introducing to you the bearer hereof - Capt James Niccolls -

Of this co - Capt Niccolls is a gentleman of standing & character in this co - & his statements are entitled to credit

Respy

David Davis