I. M. Bradshaw to Richard Yates

Office of Assistant Quartermaster, U.S. Army, Chicago, Ill., July 1st 1865

Hon Richard Yates U S.S. Jacksonville, Ill.

Dr Sir

I beg you will pardon me for encroaching upon your valuable time, but having understood that the Sec. of War is preparing a list of officers to be invited I feel very anxious to present my claim for promotion with a strong recommendations as possible, at as early a day as possible, and fearing that you are perplexed with numerous requests such as mine you might have forgotten me, I write to respect- fully request that you forward me your recommendation at your very earliest convenience With much respect I am Sir Your Olt Servt I.M. Bradshaw

I M Bradshaw Chicago Ill Asks a letter recommending him for promotion by Brevet