John Williams to Richard Yates

JOHN WILLIAMS, Prest.

Especial Attention Given To COLLECTIONS on all points

GEORGE N. BLACK. Cashier

EXCHANGE ON ALL THE

PRINCIPAL CITIES

OF THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE.

First National Bank of Springfield.

Springfield, Ill. Nov 1. 1864

His Excellency Richard Yates Governor

Dear Sir

The bearer Johnson Washam a refugee from East Tennessee is represented to us as a good loyal Citizen by persons that knew him in Tennessee, If you give him a letter that will enable him to reach his home I have no doubt but it will be all right

Yours Truly

John Williams

Williams John

Spfld Nov 1st [illegible]

Recommending Mr J Washam, who wants a letter to Comdg Officer at Louisville Ky

Attended to. Porter