George W. Pleasants to Richard Yates

Rock island, Aug 27, 1861

Hon Richard Yates

Governor &c.

Dear Sir:

Having just read the letter which Mr Hawley bears from Judge Wilkinson to you, and having had about equal opportunity to know whereof he affirms, it affords me pleasure to say that I most heartily concur in all of it.

Not as a matter of form, nor to oblige a friend or dispose of importunity - for in such a matter I believe that even friendship, & all other ties & considerations ought to be scrupulously excluded

to make room entirely for that of the cause & the public interest - but because I know him to be faithful, and confident, believe him capable of filling any position that he will either ask or accept.

It is of course agreeable to reckon such a man among one's friends, although that circumstance does not in this case disturb in the least degree my judgment as to his fitness, or any sense of the controlling claims of this country.

Very sincerely Yours

Geo. W. Pleasant

Recommendation of JB Hawley

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Recommendation of Hawley