Charles C. Gapen to Richard Yates

Washington D. C. May 15 "65 Hon Richd Yates, Jacksonville, Ill DeSir: Will you be so kind as to give me a letter of introduction & recommendation to Hon Jas Harlan to be Secretary of the Intr that I may procure a clerkship under him.as I would like an appt in this city where my son resides--you will most probably remember me as having done you good service in Lacon years ago in your race for Congress though I do not mention it for a reward as it was my pleasure to do so & was its own reward-but to recall me to your mind-as well as your race for Gov & Senator to which I had something to add-I met you here twice or thrice during the Presidents funeral ceremonies. I will feel much obliged if you can do something for me. Yours truly, Chas C Gapen

Chas C. Gapin May 15, 1865 May 20.'65 sent him letter to Harlan