Title
I. P. Henderson to Richard Yates
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1865-06-30
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
514018
Transcription
Louisiana [illegible] June 30 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir A vacancy is created on the Bench of the Supreme Court for the 6th Judicial Circuit by the death of Chief Justice [illegible] of [illegible]. If you are un- committed on the subject and are disposed I would be glad if you would recommend for the position M Charles D Drake of St Louis MO. I need speak of M D for you know him as a good law- yer and an upright and moral man of [illegible] splendid abilities- [illegible] to me if you conclude to say any-
thing to the President on his behalf. Yours truly I P Henderson
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
3