James Strain to Richard Yates

With James Henderson letter 5/26/65

With E. Gilmore letter 5/27/65

With C. A. Savage letter 5/18/65

Monmouth Ill.

May 20th 1865

Hon. Richard Yates.

Dear Sir.

Capt James Henderson of this place is about asking for an appointment to a European Consulate, and will probably seek your afsistance in the matter.

I can say on his behalf, that no more worthy appointment could well be made, or that would give more general satisfaction in this part of the State. He has been a steadfast friend of yours through all weather.

I do not ask his appointment as a favor to myself; but if you can afsist him in the matter ----

you will have bestowed a favor on a true and deserving man, and who will faithfully, and efficiently represent his country abroad.

Yours truly

James Strain. ----

Hon. James Strain

Monmouth May 20. 65

Recommending Capt

James Henderson for

appt. to European Consulate