W. H. Allen to Unknown

 Dr. E.S. Herriot _

direct to A.M. Slater - Grafton ills.

 I do not propose to endeavor to protect the Dr. _ I am not disposed to think him guilty of anything _ but I am prepared_to say that my daughter is not, and has not even had the opportunity to disobey any order as to contraband goods_

 Her individual property - is taken with the Drs _ even to her writing desks, letters &c, - family presents and relics _ of value as such rather than intrinsic value_ The money taken really belonged to citizens of Jersey Co - to the amt. of $1000 _ which loyal persons will lose, if confiscated - I only wish to stop further proceedings until the neccassary arrangements may be made to secure

an examination - and rightful restoration of property to innocent individuals which I trust would result in the entire stoppage of all proceedings in the case _

above memo was made by Wm C Allen, Grafton. and handed to Gov. by Col L.F. McCrillis _ Sept 3' 64 -

 Letter to Genl Paine Sept 3' 64 requesting investigation &c_ Mailed to Wm H Allen Grafton at request of Col McCrillis

                                                       Loomis

                                                            AOC

Graften _ Sept 3' 64

Does not propose to protect Dr _ Does not think him guilty of anything. But Says his Daughter has not even had an opportunity to disobey any order as to contraband goods.  Her individual property was taken. writing desk. letters. family presents &c  The money taken belonged to citizens of Jersey Co. to amt. of $1000 _

State of Illinois

Executive Department

Springfield..................186