J. Simpson and R. S. McAllister to Richard Yates

County Clerk's Office,

Henderson County, Illinois.

Oquawka, Nov. 6th 1864.

Governor,

A number of our farmers are interested in obtaining a quantity of Osage Orange Seed, wish to send an agent to Red River to make some purchases. The agents name is Hugh Harrel. He is a good man, a genuine Unionist, and perfectly reliable.

He has no speculations in view, but goes simply as an agent of our farmers.

Will you be Kind Enough to write a letter of Endorsement for Mr Harrell and send it to me. By so doing you will render a material service to our farmers and greatly oblige

Yours Very Respectfully

J. Simpson

R. S. McAllister

Co. Clk.

To His Excellency

Richard Yates

Springfield Ills.

Simpson

Oquaka Nov 6th 64

They want to send an Agent to Red River to purchase Osage Orange Seed.

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