J. E. Calloway to Richard Yates

Tuscola June 15" 1865.

My Dear Sir,

I wrote you a few days ago concerning some lucrative appointment for myself from the Gov't and since writing have learned that Wm [?] has been removed from the position of Commifsioner of Indian Affairs.

It is my understanding that Geo. Rives (Collector of this Cong. Dist) has been kept in position by the influence of Dole and that the removal of Dole will necefsetate the removal of Rives.

There is and has been a very strong purpose to get Rives out of office and with considerable probability - of succefs. Now My friend, if Rives does not go out I desire to fill the vacancy.

The position would not interfere with my practice and the profits would help a poor boy and an old soldier. Can you afsist me?

Please let me hear from you.

Truly Your Friend [Illegible symbol]

Hon Rich. Yates J. E. Callaway