Richard Yates to Abraham Lincoln

Dec. 5, [186]2

To the President,

Washington, D.C.

Sir:

The bearer, Mr. James M. Howard is highly recommended to me by citizens of this State and Northern Indiana as a candidate for admission to the military school at West Point. Judging from the standing and character of the parties who have strongly [urged?] his case upon my favorable attention, I have no hesitation in fully endorsing this recommendation.

Most respectfully,

Your obt servant,

Richd Yates

Governor