J. H. Woodworth Richard Yates

with N.B. Judd letter 5/17/61

With recommendation for Charles E. Thompson

With Charles E. Thompson letter 8/31/61

J.H.WOODWORTH, Pres't. W.H.WAITE, Sec'y.

Western Marine & Fire Ins. Co.

Chicago, Aug. 26th 1861

Gov. Yates

Dear Sir

I take pleasure in introducing to you acquaintance the bearer Charles E. Thompson Esq of this city

Mr. Thompson is a Lawyer by profession, and a gentleman of high moral worth.

He is possessed of a military education acquired under the instruction of the Late Capt Patridge and is well qualified to discharge with efficiency, the duties of any position with which he may be entrusted

I hope you may be able to give him occupation

Respectfully yours

J H Woodworth