Francis Hoffman to A. C. Fuller

Francis A. Hoffmann,

Law, Collection,

Investment and Insurance Office,

Chicago, Ill., Dec. 5th 1861.

Hon. A. C. Fuller Adj. Genl

Springfield

Dear General

Allow me to introduce Mr. Nitchy of Union Co. I have been intimately acquainted with Mr. Nitchy for a number of years. Mr Nitchy formerly was at the head of an Academy in New Jersey, in which two of my sons were placed as students for several months. I know Mr Nitchy well, he is a good english, and german scholar, an excellent man, of good habits, and he exhibits in whatever he undertakes, a very commendable degree of tact and energy. Mr. N. is in needy Circumstances and is very anxious to obtain employment in your office, and I desire to say, that if I have any claims upon you, I would like to press the appointment of Mr N. as a favor to me. It is very desirable I think just, that a German should be appointed in your office and I unhesitatingly recommend Mr. N. to any position you may be kind enough to give to him.

I remain, dear Sir,

Your friend

Francis A Hoffmann

ACF

Lt. Gov. Hoffman

Chicago Dec 5

Recommendation of Mr. Nitchy for place

Ansd 6 Dec

M

Deny politics & nationality I do not know the politics or nationlity or religion of any man in my office & do not care. Should be glad to accomodate your friend & have once tried him. He does not write a first rate hand & I cannot at present use him &c.