Richard Yates to J. D. Webster

October 24th [186]4.

Brig Genl J.D.Webster

Comdg Post Nashville Tenn

General

I take great pleasure in introducing to you and recommending to your favorable consideration, the bearer Mr Thomas Dillon of Lisbon, Kendall County Illinois, who desires a position in some department of your command.

Mr Dillon has been represented to me a man possessed of rare business qualifications, and of more than ordinary ability as a civil Engineer.

He has served over three years in the army

(over)

and is a thoroughly loyal and patriotic man. His character as a gentleman is unblemished.

Any assistance you may render him in obtaining the position which he desires will be bestowed upon a worthy man and considered as a favor to me.

I am General

Very Respectfully

Your Obt. Sevt.

Richd Yates

Govr of Illinois