R. S. Blackwell to Richard Yates

Hon. Jno McLane

Cincinnati Ohio

      My Dr Gov.

I take the liberty of introducing to you the bearer of this Washington  I (illegible) a young gentleman who studied law in my office and goes hence to Cincinnati for the purpose of establishing himself in the practice of the profession.  You will find him intelligent and honorable.  Anything you can consistently do to forward him in his design will be gratefully remembered by

                                                                                         Yours Ms Truly
                                                                                        &  Respectfully
                                                                                          R S Blackwell

Chicago July 20 1860

Governor

   I take the liberty of sending this letter which was given when I went there to settle.  I would have procured a late one but could not find Mr. B. at house or office though I called many times.

                                                                  W. L. H.