Title
A. J. Burbank to Richard Yates
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1864-09-05
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
509425
Transcription
Alton, Ill. Sept 5, 1864,
Hon. Richard Yates,
Springfield, Ill.
Dear Sir,
I notice with pleasure your appointment to speak at Edwardsville County Seat of our County on the 30th inst.
To reach Edwardsville you will no doubt come to Alton by Rail and then take conveyance here.
Will you do me & my wife the honor to make our humble mansion your stopping place while in our City?
You will be obliged to reach here on Thursday Eve the 29th in order to be at Edwardsville in [seasin?] on Friday.
I will provide conveyance for you from our place to Edwardsville.
I am Governor
Most Respectfully &c
A. J. Burbank
A J Burbank
Alton Sep 5th 1864
Requests the Govr to make his house his stopping place while in that city on his way to Edwardsville
File
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
2