James M. Warren to Richard Yates

James M. Warren,

Attorney & Counselor at Law,

and collecting agent,

Elizabethtown, Ill.

Law Office of James M. Warren,

Elizabethtown, Ill., 16th Augt. 1862

Hon. Richard Yates.

Gov Illinois.

Springfield.

Dear Sir,

My friend Lafayett Twitchell a resident of this county. Informs me that he is an applicant for the office of Quarter Master in Regt. to be organised in this Congressional district. I take pleasure in recommending him to your favorable consideration, as eminently qualified to fill the office. I have been well acquainted with Mr. Twitchell for many years. He was a devoted republican in Republican times, and is now a devoted Union man, and all right on the War question, If the circumstances are such that you can not give him the Offices refered to. He will, I have no doubt thankfully accept of such an appointment as you can bestow. He is a worthy man, and worthy of your confidence.

Your friend Truly

Jas M Warren

Ansd. Sept 16 62

James M. Warren,

Elizabethtown,

Aug. 16.

Warmly recommending Lafayette Twitchell as Q. Master of Regt. being raised in that district.