A. W. Cavarly to Richard Yates

Ottawa Augt 28th 1861

His Excellency

Richard Yates,

Governor.

Dear sir

The bearer, Silas W. Cheever, a distinguished merchant and the Mayor of this City will hand you this.

Mr Cheever's principal business in his interview with you, is to ascertain what disposition has been made of the application in behalf of many prominent citizens of Ottawa for your authority for William H. W. Cushman to raise a Regt for the war.

The application sets forth the particular character of the Regt. which you have probably recd.

Mr. W. H. Cushman has recd a military education and is conceeded by all military men to be an accomplished Officer. He has for some years had the command of one of the best companies of Cavalry in the State.

He is a man of great wealth, and alike distinguished for his business habits, and military talents. Every inch a soldier, His appointment is sought for him by citizens of all political parties. All have confidence in his peculiar qualifications

Let me urge his immediate appointment to the position thus sought for him. He is of middle age & will do honor to the flag and the cause.

Truly Yours

A W Cavarly

A W Calverly

Ottawa

Recommends Cheever.

Colonelcy for Cushman