Thomas J. Baldwin and Charles W. Bonner to Richard Yates

Bridgeport Aug 23d 1864 Ills

Hon. R. Yates

                Sir. I imbrace this opportunity to write you a fiw lines in regard to Gov. Armes. we the committee appointed by the Union League of Laurence Co. State of Illinois. for the purpose to procure armes to defend our Selves and our_ of country. from any invasion or rioting made by the clase of community called copperhead and. now we want to Know. upon what terms you will loan government Armes to uS we bring Loyal citizens please address me at

 Bridgeport Laurence Co

for reffence refer to J.K. Dubois D.S. Gould.

          Respectfully your_

           Obediant  Servant.

committee Thos. J. Baldwin

               Charles W. Bonner.

To Gov. R. Yates

Baldwin Thos J.

Bridgeport. Aug 20/64

Wants to Know on what terms arms will be loaned to U. Leguers of their county for protection against Cops.

              Executive Depart'h

             Springfield Aug 30/1864

Respectfully referred to Brig. Genl. H E. Paine Commanding Distr of illinois.

By Order

           Simon Hirshback

                    ( Court?) D.E.

Aug 30-64

Acknowledged Recpt

                H.