Greenberry Wright to Richard Yates

Tuscola Aug. 17th AD1865

Gov. Yates-

Dear sirs- I am among the few, who

has sought faithfully in the ranks of the Republican

party since its organization in 1856, for the good of the

party & the country without asking any favors in return

from those for whom I have labored to my own fiduciary

hurt; but now, I feel like a favor in the way of

an appointment from "Uncle Sam" would come handy,

& knowing no other way of getting at it only through

my friends & those for whom I have spent my time,

business, & means; I make this [plieation?] to you for

help. The war has ruined the legal profession for the time

being. & I have sacrificed nearly all I had in the cause of

my country as you are aware-& now, if you can con-

sistently with a sense of duty, procure for me an ap-

pointment that some money in it, I shall be ten

thousand times obliged, & shall moreover, stand ready in

the future as in the past, to rally around any Standard

borne by you for the sufferage of the nation. This plain

talk with out flattery. And if I cant talk plainly to

you, I dont want to talk at all.

I would prefer, if I could get it, an appointment

in some one of the Territories, as I should like to help

shape the political future of some of those infant

states. Though, I will accept any position that

will be remunerative, if I can get it. I am

not prepared to ask for any thing in particular

because I dont know what places are open, or

may be open. But supposing that you have an

eye on these things, & can exert an influence

[infor?] of any thing you ask for. I submit

the whole matter to you, for your decision.

I think I can get Brownwell & Moulton

to lend their influence in favor of any

thing that may be undertaken in my behalf.

If any thing could be secured from which

we could derive a mutual benefit, it would

meet my aprobation. If all the places are filled by

men more deserving than myself, then I want

nothing. Will you have the kindness, Gov. to let

me hear from you on this Subject?

I have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully

your sincere friend

Greenberry Wright