N. B. Judd to Richard Yates

With Charles E. Thompson letter 8/31/61

With J. D. Woodworth " 8/26/61

With recommendation for Charles E. Thompson 8/19/61

Signed by "Home Guard" Co. A. and others of City of Chicago

Chicago 17 May 1861

Gov. Yates

Dear Sir - Allow me to make you acquaintanced with Charles E. Thompson Esq the bearer of this

Mr. T is one of our active and strong men, and lawyer by profession, "gentleman of ability and integrity, and every way competent to discharge any trust that may be reposed in him

I hope you will find occasion in the discharge of your public duties to give Mr. T. occupation

Your friend

N B Judd

Recommendations

Chas E. Thompon

Chicago