J. Gillespie to Richard Yates

Edwardsville 11th Aug 1863

To Gov Yates or Gen Fuller

The bearer I M Cooksey visits your place for the purpose of a conference on the condition of things in the section of Country in which he resides You may rely implicitly upon his inteligence & integrity The statements he makes in relation to the state of affairs in his neighborhood I have heard corroborated from a variety of sources. Some of our leading democrats here have become alarmed at the threatning aspect affairs are putting on and I apprehend that if a speedy termination is not put to the treasonable meetings of which he

will refer you trouble will ensue

Mr Cooksey can be trusted to any extent and I would write in recommending him for some position in the Military service of the State or Nation

Your friend

J Gillespie

File Revoln

Gillespie J

Edwardsville Aug 11 1863.

Introducing Mr Cocksey Who wishes to talk with the Governor in relation to the condition of things in his section of the country.

File with package pertaining to Rebellion State

Recd Ex O Aug 17 1863