J. Baker to Richard Yates

Belleville

March 1st 1864

Gov. Yates

My dear Sir:

I have been long & well acquainted with Col. Adolphus Engelmann. I know him as an honest whole hearted man. I regard him as a truly noble fellow. I am persuaded there could be no mistake in his promotion, should such be the will of the president & his advisers.

I am persuaded his promotion would be a thing not only fit in itself, but also expedient. I earnestly & heartily recommend him to your best consideration.

Yours very resply

I. Baker –- Baker, J.

Belleville.

March 1, 1864

Warmly recommending Col Adolphus Engelman for promotion to rank of Brig Genl.

Letter to Mr Baker Mch 2 64 informing him of recpt of his letter & that had addressed the President strongly urging Col E appt Brigr Genl Vols. &c&c

Loomis

ADC

Executive Office Mch 2 1864.