Walter Welch to Richard Yates

With M. Y. Wood letter 3/17/64

With James D. Morgan letter 3/17/64

Nashville Tennesee. Sept. 15th 1864.

To His Excellency.

Richard Yates

Govenor of Ills.

It has been my. pleasure to meet you, and at the same time present letters introductory from various parties, but doubtless you have forgotten me-. I formerly was a resident of Jacksonville Illinois, but moved my family here not quite two years ago, Govenor I have an especial favor to ask of you, It is for a letter of introduction to Gov. Johnson-. Having been unfortunate in buisiness matters it is my desire to obtain a position either under our state govt. or the general govt. and without doubt your letter will at least be of great service to me, Then will soon be plenty of openings for new like myself and the truly loyal should have the preferance,

Enclosed I forward you letters from two parties, whom you will remember as old and tried friends.

I have the honor. to remain Yours [illegible]

Walter. I. Welch

Welch. Walter. J.

Nashville Tenn Sept 12/64

He has met the Govr. several times but thinks perhaps he may not remember him. He wants a letter of recommendation to Gov. Johnson of whom he intends asking aid in procuring situation -

Two enclosures -

Ans'd Sept 27th 1864

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