Allen C. Fuller to Richard Yates

Chicago Aug 17/63

Dear Governor

The thing is working & I feel confident of success.

I have called in a few particular reliable friends and we have made out lists of names of those who are to be invited to meet tomorrow at 4 oclock P.M. for general private consultation & then I feel sure the work will commence - earnest & I propose to stay until I succeede or fail & fail I will not. At all events things look favorably now. Beckwith (democrat) suggests

that name of John B Turner (democrat) be inserted in [subscription?] in place of [Harnell?] & Ira [Y?] Meen (no party) in place of Ogden - leaving the committee to consist of Scammom, Turner & Meen. I see no objection to this & it may & I think will accomplish the object which Beckwith has of inducing loyal democrats to help. Do you know any objection. If so telegraph me in the morning

Yours Truly

A. C. Fuller

Private

Fuller A. C.

Chicago August 17 1863.

Says he feels confident of success - has called on a few particular friends and they have made out a list &c he proposes to stay until he succeeds.

Recd Ex O August 19 1863