James P. Root to Richard Yates

Chicago March 14, 1861

Hon Richard Yates

Governor

Dear Sir

The prospect of my securing the appointment of Attorney for the Canal Board seems anything but flattering first because the office will probably be abolished and secondly, because if it is not abolished some one else will get it.

I understand the Office of Bank Commissioner goes begging. I trust that will not be the case long. If consistent with your judgment I would suggest that you would have no trouble in filling the office in this City, and I know no reasons why the recommendations I have already placed in your hands would not apply to the Office of Bank Commissioner as to Attorney for the Canal Board.

Should you coincide with me in this respect, I shall expect an answer.

I have the honor to remain

Very Truly Yours,

James P. Root

James P. Root.

Chicago Ills

Asking appointment