J. Peters to Richard Yates

With James L. Kilpatrick letter 7/12/65

Danville Ills. July 11th 1865

Hon. Richd Yates

My Dear Friend,

The bearer my old Friend former Editor & publisher of the Vermilion County Press, James D. Killpatrick visits you in Reference to the Post office at this place. Mr. Kilpatrick has just Returned from the army he went out with our much lamented & mutual Friend Col. Hannan who was killed at Kennesaw Mountain. Mr. K. like many others who Returned from the army is out of Business & has not the means nor the inclination to Remain Idle and as many of our people think a change in the [P.M.?] at this place is [denounced?] under the circumstances he upon the advice of some of his ----

friends thought best to call on you in Reference thereto [Mr. K ?] has always been a [illegible] union. [illegible] & has shown his devotion to his country by leaving his little family & taking his life in his hand & going out in the [believe?] of that country in her darkest hour. any favor that you may Show the bearer will be duly appreciated by me & in the event that a change is sought to be made, I Shall take it as a personal favor if you will do what you can to assist the bearer who is & has been our mutual friend

I am very unwell as our friend will tell you but hope you are well Verry Respectfully

Your friend Truly

J. Peters ----

I endorse the statments of Senator Peters and also Join him in this request

hope you will interest yourself in behalf of our mutual Friend

I. L. Tincher ----

Peter L Tincher

[illegible]

Killpatrick

for

Post Master

July 21, 1865

Sent Killpatrick

letter to [Dennisen?]