Richard Yates to Anthony L. Knapp

March 18th [186]2

Hon. A. L. Knapp M C.

Washington City D.C.

Dear Sir:

I recommend Wm. T. Kent (if there is still a vacancy) for appointment to a scholarship at West Point. He is at present a private in the 11th Regt. Ills Infantry. is a very promising youth of 18. His mother is a widow and poor lately from Mo. but now residing in Morgan Co.

I remain

Very Respy.

Richd Yates.

Gov.