D. L. Hough to Richard Yates

LaSalle Dec 3[?] 1864 Hon Richard Yates My dear Sir Your favor of the 27th [?] is just rec'd.___ I cannot be in Springfield before Wednesday morning of next week, at which time I will endeavor to report myself for duty. Be assured you have my earnest wishes for your success. Yours very truly D. L. Hough

Hough D. L LaSalle Dec 30/64 Cannot be in Springfield until Wendnesday morn when he will report for duty.