James Henderson to Richard Yates

Monmouth 6th Jany 1865

To His Excellency

Gov: Yates

Dear sir

Permit me to tender to you my congratulations warm and sincere.

I have ever been active, though unpretending, in my efforts to promote the cause that has found in you so distinguished and successful a champion - and I hail, with unmingled joy, the renewed evidence that the people of Illinois have just given of their appreciation of your eminent abilities, patriotic devotion and public services

Again, sir, accept the reiterated congratulations of an old acquaintance who desires to see you occupying a place, if possible, still higher in affections not only of the people of Illinois but of the United States and your name the rallying cry of

the defenders of liberty in every land

Your Obedt servt

James Henderson

Henderson James

Monmouth Jan'y 6th 65

Congratulatory