A. Gridley to Ozias M. Hatch

[Letterhead] Theron Pardee, Cashier Asahel Gridley, President

The McLean County Bank,

Bloomington, Ill., August 15th 1862

Hon O.M. Hatch

Dear Sir

Theron Pardee Esqr Cashr of this Bank Wishes a pass from Gov Yates enabling him to go to New York City and Montreal on business and return Mr. Pardee is over 45 years of age and not subject to draft . . . yet to avoid annoynace thinks it important for him to have a pass & your early attention so that he may receive the pass by tomorrows mail will oblige

Your obt servant

A. Gridley

Issued --- No 75