Posted on: Sangamon County, Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Sangamon/11952 Surname: Etter ------------------------- I am trying to find out who was the City Marshal of Springfield July 08 1879. I would be greatful for any help. Here is a letter I have pretaining to the City Marshall. I am trying to ascertain if the letter is referring to my 3rd Great grand father George R. Etter Thank you, Robert Etter ---------------------------------------------- POLICE DEPARTMENT , CITY OF CHICAGO       OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT                                                            CHICAGO , ILL., July 8 1879 City Marshal Springfield Ill.     Death: Will you please ascertain quietly and inform me if William Riley ( or Briley) is now postmaster at Springfield Ill? Is he married and bring with him his wife? An early reply will ablige                                                                               Rspectfully Yours                         Wm. J. M.Gargle                         Chef of detecives