John T. Morton to Richard Yates

Quincy Illinois Aug 30, 1861

Hon Richard Yates

Sir

I learn that many of the citizens of this city and county are desirous that Capt W. R. Lockwood of this City shall receive an appointment as Colonel. I do not know whether it is their wish that Capt Lockwood should be appointed Colonel of the Regiment now organizing here, known as the "Adams Co Regiment" or of some other. In any event I take the liberty of respectfully and cordially endorsing Capt L's qualifications and the propriety of his appointment. The relations that I have heretofore sustained towards you, as an Earnest - and I trust, not entirely a useless friend - might have seemed to warrant me in asking favors for friends heretofore. I have avoided any trespass of the kind so far - but I deem the appointment suggested above, as one, so eminently "fit to be made"

that I feel no delicacy in heartily and sincerely recommending it.

If made, I shall feel the same personal and grateful satisfaction as if I had asked and received an appointment for myself - and even more so for as the public good is involved

Very Respectfully

John T. Morton

To his Excellency R. Yates

Recommendations

W. R. Lockwood of Quincy

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