H. Noble to Richard Yates

Home Nov 26, 1864

Gov Yates

Dear sir

I am ashamed to trouble you so often but since I saw you a matter has been presented to me in which I take a lively personal interest. It has been suggested to me that Lieut. Col. Laughlin 94th Ill Inf Vol. for meritorious service deserves a Brevet commission. The Col commanded the advance against Ft Morgan and so skillfully and carefully that not one man was lost in making the approaches to that Fort. I know him to be a high minded gentleman and an honorable man and well meriting any mark of respect the government may give him. Have you any influence that could be made available in his case and if you have will you exert it in his behalf? Any thing you can do for the Col will be appreciated and most gladly reciprocated by Your friend & humble servant

H. Noble

Please let me know if the above project is feasible. If it is I verry much desire to see it accomplished. H N

Letters by H. Noble

Col Niles --

Answer why Lt. Col has not been commissioned Col under my order? Also what does he mean by Brevet Commision -- Answer this forenoon & send to Govs House. Return this