Mrs. John Belzer to Richard Yates

New York

Dec. 27th 1863

Hon. Richard Yates -

Dear Sir -

According to your request, I write to remind you of the subject, in relation to which I called upon you while in this city.

As I then informed you, situated as I am, with two young children, it is almost impossible for me to obtain employment sufficiently remunerative to aid very materially towards our support, and though very fortunate in having my parents spared to me, they are quite advanced in life, and I cannot be dependent on them - consequently I feel that upon my own efforts rests

the present care and future education of my helpless children, so early deprived of a father's protection. During the time that my husband was employed in your service, I earnestly believe him to have been devoted to your interests, and faithful in the discharge of the duties assigned to him; and I make this appeal to you, hoping that if there is any amount due to him, you will, as you promised, interest yourself in my cause. I believe you to have been a kind friend to my husband, and now may I not hope that that same friendly assistance may be extended to me? My address is 9 Lewis St. - this city. Anxiously awaiting your reply -

I remain, very resp'y,

Mrs. John Belzer

Belzer Mrs John

New York Dec 27 1863

Wishes to remind the Governor of an unsettled claim due her husband, she is almost destitute, wishes account settled.

Col Loomis

Please find out the state of Bestor's acct as far as possible & get up a statement to be sent to Mrs Bestor

Executive Office Jany 1864