Fayette Finney

Fairfield Ill Sept. 26th/64.

Gov R. Yates:

Dear Sir:

Tho' not personally acquainted with you, I had the honor of voting to elevate you to the position you now occupy. You were, I presume, acquainted with L. Jay S. Turney, (my brother) recently Sec. of Washington Terr: & probably with my Father - Dr. Daniel Turney who has several times represented Wayne Co. in the State Legislature and also with my Bro. Dr. J. J. R. Turney recently a delegate to the "Chicago Convention" & "Springfield Convention". Now, my bro L. Jay S. is "all night on the goose", but I lament to confess, Daddy & the Dr. are on the Cop side!

Well, I am ready to serve my Country in any capacity, but like many others would like a position! If my Governor

has any honorable place to appoint me to, I am at his services. I preach sometimes, (and I preach the Anti-Slavery Methodism) and could act as Chaplain, if there should be an opening. I am a tolerable Clerk, & could accept a position as such.

Now, I have no claims, farther than any other Loyal man Governor, but will say that, I should be pleased to be employed in some position.

Very Respectfully

Your Obt. Servt.

Fayette Turney

Gov. R. Yates.

Answer him fully & also how Chaplains are apptd - if he can find a vacancy &c

Finney, Fayette.

Fairfield Ills. Sept 26th 64

Asks for some position by which he can serve his country. He preaches sometimes (Anti-Slavery Methodism) and would accept position of Chaplain.