W. A. Grimshaw to Richard Yates

Pittsfield Oct 17, 1861

His Excellency

Gov R. Yates

Dear Sir:

Rev Dr. John W. Worthington desires a Chaplaincy. You know him, once of yr city.

My belief is he would be a valuable Chaplain. Can you aid in his appointment?

Letters have been written to Lt Col D.C. Williams & Major Matteson of Yates Phalanx by me on behalf of the Rev Dr W: a good word from you, if free to do & agreeable to you would aid the Dr perhaps.

As a friend, let me say, your energy, as Governor, draws upon my feelings largely. Go on, Dear Sir, you have made a shining mark as our young Western Gov.

Can any Muskets & accoutrements be got for Pike?

We are on a Frontier. Our boys are fighting chickens.

My effort is to get up a Militia Regt in Pike.

We have some old Muskets lately, recd. Some Cos. organized now as Militia.

Yours Sincerely,

Wm A. Grimshaw

Recommending Dr J G Worthington for Chaplain

W A Grimshaw