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Washington Jny 1 1863
My dear Governor
Our friend Judge Norton of Joliet is anxious to have his son appointed a Lieut in one of the Ills regts in order that he may go on my staff. The young man's name is “Martin Morton” & he is now Commissary Sergt of the 100th regt. Can you give him the appt. It will oblige me much.
Will see you in the course of two weeks & shall be glad to have much conversation
with you.
Very truly your fd
Jno Pope
Hon Richard Yates
Springfield
Ills
Answer that I have given a complimentary Commission of Lieut & most happy to know I shall see him in next two weeks
Ansd Jany 21 63
Major Genl. John Pope
Washington Jany 16/63
Answer per inside
Wants Martin Norton appointed Lieut & to go on his staff. Will be in Springfield in 2 or 3 weeks.
Answer, as inside.