E. R. Roe to Richard Yates

Bloomington, Aug 27th, 1864

Gov. Yates

Springfield

Dear Sir: Allow me to trouble for a moment - William Powers, private in the 98th. Regt'. is an applicant for the place of Reg. Q. M. in the new reg't forming for the prison at Alton. I have known him for years: he is one of the best business men, for his age, I ever saw: was a long time in one of our banks, where he won the confidence of all His character is of the purest integrity, and his business capacity such that he has been kept in service at Head Quarters in St Louis, ever since his regiment went into service. His father is one of our wealthier and most influential citizens, and the son can give any amount of Bonds. If consistent with your other

arrangements you can give him the position of Q. Master in this Regt, it would not only be well merited by him, but, I believe, much for the public interest.

Yours Respectfully

E.R. Roe

Roe. E. R.

Bloomington Ills. Aug 27th 64

Respectfully recommends Wm Powers for the position of Reg. Q. M. of the Alton Regt.

Ansd Sept 5th 64

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