A. S. Paddock to Richard Yates

Omaha Jan'y 25, 1865

Hon. Rich'd Yates

My Dear Friend

I enclose a slip from the Republican of this city containing an item of gossip which I suppose really amounts to nothing.

My term under our Organic Act is five years & will not therefore expire until July '66. I think if Mr Lincoln understood this and knew my status here he would not hesitate to retain me through my term, I demand nothing further. But I would like to know definitely what to expect. Will you do me the very great favor to speak to him on the subject & drop me a line at your earliest convenience.

Will you be good enough to

say to "Pitt" that John Chapman of Cass County now in the Council, is a candidate for Marshal of the Territory. Mr. Chapman aided me materially in getting up this petition for our mutual friend Dubois. He is a very sharp & effective politician. His appointment would give great satisfaction. I trust you will not vote me a bore for troubling you in these matters. In this long account I can pay up even a pretty large balance. I hope You and I are to live in the west until we trans-Missouri people shall have more political power to unite with that of Illinois to conserve the interests of the west and of western men.

Faithfully Yours

A. S. Paddock

Hon A. S. Paddock

Omaha Jany 25/65

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