Richard Yates to Abraham Lincoln

, April 2, 3.

To the President,

Washington, D.C.

Sir:

I respectfully request the appointment of Dr. Z.H. Whitmore as Examining Surgeon under the Conscript Act, for the Eight Congressional District of this State. Dr. Whitmore is a gentleman every way qualified for the position.

Most respectfully,

Mr. President,

Yor obt. servant,

Richd. Yates,

Governor.