Michael Piggott to Richard Yates

With P.E. Burk letter 4/4/63 Quincy Illinois. March 4th 1865.

Gov. Richd Yates. Sir.

This will be handed to you by Edward Wells. Esq of this city. who has kindly volunteerid, to take a petition to the President asking him to give me the appointment of Post Master of Quincy

I would respectfully ask of you whatever assistance you may think me worthy of in laying my claim before the President. I also give him copies of letters to you, the original of which I believe is in your possession they will show my reputation in the army

Beleiving from your reputation as a Soldiers friend, and the late acts of Congress, that you will give me what assistance is in your power.

I am Gov. Very Respectfully, Your Obt. Serv't. Michl Piggott. Late Capt. 66," Ill. Vet. Inft. Vol.