John E. Williams to Richard Yates

Lisbon, Illinois

May 1st 1863.

To His Excellency.

Francis A. Hoffman

Lieut Governor and Act. Gov

State of Illinois

Springfield

Dear Sir:

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 21st ult. in reply I beg leave to say to your honor that my address proper is as per above. I make this announcement so that if my application for Clerkship meet with favor at your hand or the Gov, which you "inform me is filed for future consideration," you may announce the same to me, hoping that you will do so, should my services be required. I have the honor to subscribe myself, most respectfully

Your Obt servant

(Hastily) Jno. E. Williams

John E Williams

Lisbon Ills May 1st 1863.

Acknowledges the receipt of the Governors favor. hopes he may soon have a position for him Says his correct address is Lisbon Ills.

file

Recd Ex O. May 5th 1863.