Richard Yates to Benjamin J. Sweet

Jany 2d [186]5

Col. B. J. Sweet.

Comd'g &c. Camp Douglas.

Dear Sir.

This will be handed to you by Mr L. W. True, a good and loyal citizen of Coles Co. who desires the privelege of entering the Camp to see his nephew who is prisoner there.

Any attention shown him will be bestowed upon a worthy man and appreciated by

Your Obedient Servent

Richard Yates

Governor