James Brown to Richard Yates

Bloomington Aug 20th 63

Mr Yates

Sir this is the Second not to you but I heard you had written to someone here to learn the particulars I suppose, this I am thankful to you for doing., I am entirely disabled yet. So I cannot walk one step without my crutches, and one of my children is verry sick. I am now in the worst circumstances I ever was before as I am not able to do one thing Now if you can do anything for me please do it Immediately and I will be thankful, I do not wish to trouble you with a long note so I will close by asking you to answer this if you pleas

James Brown

If you could give me any kind of employment I would be very thankful. As It would enable me to make a living for my family

Did you send the $25 to Mr. Fell for this man?

File B

Brown James

Bloomington Aug 20 1863.

This is the second time he has wrote the Governor - he is not able to work and wishes the governor to do what he can for him.

"Did you send the $25 to Mr Fell for this man

Yes!

H.

Recd Ex O. Aug 21 1863