Amos S. Miller to Richard Yates

Confidential

Chicago Sept 4, 1863 Gov Yates

Dear Sir I am here leaving for Rockford and write you in haste Expecting to go to Washington in a few days on [illegible] for another - I desire a letter from you to President Lincoln in my behalf - You know and so does Mr Lincoln my many years of unselfish labor in Illinois for the Establishment of just principles for which my friends in Winnebago County & other parts of the State think me worthy of recognition by the Administration. Most of my co laborers have said good [things?]. I have had nothing though highly recommended by many leading men. Owing to the sickness of my Daughter I was not able to see the president in person as you advised me to do. I hope to do this now and with a good strong general commendation as I do not now what places are open at home and abroad

I wish also to obtain a place for my son George W at West Point or Annapolis and as there is no vacancy in this Cong Dist Mr [Famwater?] asks the [illegible] for an appointment for my son who has ample testimonials of qualification.

Hoping that you will send me a letter addressed to the president in such terms and manner as shall be effective

I am as ever

Sincerely yours

Amos S Miller

Ans Sept 1863 Letter Sent to Rockford one to President ____________________

Miller Amos S ______________

File M Chicago Sept 4 1863. __________________

Is going to Washington Wishes a letter to the President to enable him to obtain a position.

Recd ExO. Sept 21 63