W. Dennison to Richard Yates

With Wm Moore letter 11/27/65

Post Office Department,

Washington, Aug 8, 1865

My dear Sir.

The general mail lettings in your State will not come off for two years, and the advertising papers for them will be designated at that time. Your letter of the 5 will be put on file, and memo made of your

recommendations will be then considered. In the meantime, we can talk this matter over. I know of no reason why your wishes shd not be gratified.

Accept my thanks for copies of your speech which I will take an early occasion to read.

With [assurance?] of High personal regard, I am

Truly Yrs

W. Dennison

Hon R. Yates

Banks - Please return this to me

Col [Smith?]

Please return me this & I will try & keep it for a reminder to Dennison

You can drop in mail if more convenient.

Dennison

Printing Mail Contract