C.P. Bradley to Richard Yates

Office of General Superintendent of Police.

Chicago, Feby 26th 1863

Hon Richd Yates Gov

Springfield, Ill

Dear Gov.

I see that the Conscription Bill is about to pass, & that a provost marshal is to be appointed in each congressional Dist. I should like the appointment for this Dist. Will you be kind enough to write to Prest Lincoln and ask him to give me this position. I think that I can fill the possition with credit to my friends and to the satisfaction of the Govt. in this region. I have arrangements made to have two

men in the field next week, one for this territory east of the Ills River & the other west.

On my arrival home I recd a dispatch from Genl S. A. Hurlbut from Memphis requesting me to send him a first class detective & this took one of the men I had intended for this work. the other could not get ready to leave until next Monday I hope you will be able to send me some funds to pay traveling expenses for this work.

Hoping to hear from you soon I am yours truly

C. P. Bradley

C P Bradley,

Office of Gen Supt of Police

Chicago Febry 25 1863.

Learns that a Provost Marshall is to be appointed in each congressional district. he desires the appointment for the Dist that Chicago is in hopes the Governor will use his influence with the President for him.

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