Richard Yates to Abraham Lincoln

April 2. [186]3.

To the President.

Washington, D.C.

Sir:

Michael R. Good, Esq. of New Boston, Mercer Co. has been recommended to me by Col. John Williams of this city as a suitable person for Provost Marshal of that district. I have every confidence that Col. Williams would recommend no one not fit for the position, and therefore heartily endorse the recommendation.

Most respectfully,

Your obt. servant,

Richd Yates. Gov'r