L Loyd Van Derveer to Richard Yates

Camden N. J.

March 15th 1861

Govr Yates.

Dr Sir

I take the liberty of addressing these lines to you, in consequence of what B.F. Beekman a merchant in New York, Bro-in-law, informed me. You have written to him, you would do, as a favor he requested. I am an applicant for the Post Office in this City. The Appointment is made by the President of the U. S. and Beekman says, "you will say a word in my behalf." The Senator from this state, Mr. Terr Eyck knows me, so does our Representative in Congress, Wm Nixon, and they will, if referred to, Endorse me as a suitable person for the position. There are a number of applicants, who have petitions numerously signed, and letter from prominent Republicans, which may have a bearing on Mr. Nixon. But if the President through you, and some other of my friends can know of me, as a suitable person for Post-Master here, I flatter myself I will get the appointment, knowing that Wm Nixon, or Terr. Eyck, would say "Mr. Van Derveer would make a good officer"

Unobjectionable, morally, socially and politically. Accept of my unfeighned thanks, for the promise made to Beekman in my behalf, and if you have not yet mentioned it to the President, will you do so at once, as the appointment will soon be made.

Very respt Yrs.

Lloyd Van Derveer

Hon R. Yates

Lloyd Vandeveer.

Camden N.J.

Filed but not answered