J. D. Platt to Richard Yates

Haven July 20th 1865

Hon Richd Gates

Springfield Ills

My dear Sir

My friend

Mr. Thos. L Cary from Joe Davies county

but now of Chicago--desires a commission

as 1st or 2d Lieut in the Army of the

U. S. He would freely accept a position

in a [Colorsed?] Regiment. Mr. Cary

has seen service in the British Army- Is

well educated and would fill the position

with credit. I know but little of the

manner of proceeding to obtain an appointment,

and consequently take the Liberty of addressing

you. Any thing you may do in this

matter for Mr. Cary will be duly app-

reciated- by Yours very truly

J. D. Platt

J. D. Platt

Warren Ill

Enclosed to him a

letter of [recommendation?]

to Stanton for

Cary

Hon. J. D. Platt

Dear Sir

Has this Gentleman

been in the Army? What is

his age and particular quali-

fications? Have you a special

desire to serve him? I write

you because it is best to inform

him truly that there is very

little chance for him