""Message of His Excellency, Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois, to the General Assembly, January 2, 1865"" is a historical document that was originally published in 1865. The book contains a speech given by Richard Yates, who was the Governor of Illinois at the time, to the state's General Assembly. The speech covers a range of topics, including the state of the Union during the Civil War, the efforts of Illinois in supporting the Union, and the need for continued support for the war effort. Yates also discusses the importance of education and infrastructure development in the state, as well as the need for reform in the criminal justice system. The book provides a unique perspective on the political and social climate of the United States during the Civil War, as well as the role of individual states in supporting the Union cause. Overall, ""Message of His Excellency, Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois, to the General Assembly, January 2, 1865"" is an important historical document that provides insight into the political and social issues of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the Civil War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.