Michael Piggott to Richard Yates

       Quincy Illinois

                  November 13th 1864.

Hon. Richard Yates,

       Gov, of Illinois,

  Dear Sir,

               You will perhaps think me presumtive in writing those few lines to you, one whom I am not acquainted with only by reputation, But that reputation being that of the Soldiers friend.  I believe you will do what is in your power for me.

               I received a Severe wound in the Battle of Resaca Ga on the 14th of last may which caused the amputation of my right Leg at the Knee joint, from which I am Suffering now, and perhaps will for month's if not years

I am therefore incapaciated from making a living working at my Trade, which was Bricklaying and having no means of Suporting my Family, but what I derive from my own labour. I am Consiquentaly forced to ask you, and others who has it in their power, to do Something for me.

                   You will confer a lasting favor on me by interceeding in my behalf with the President for an appointment of Post Master at this place.  I feel Confident that you can obtain it for me if you think I am worthy of it.

                    I have written to the President myself asking for the appointment. I can obtain recommen

dations from the principal business men in town who have Knowing me for the last Ten Years. But one or two lines from you to the President would accomplish more than all I could obtain here

                    I believe you have recommendations from Colonel Burke and Gen Davis, which will Show what Kind of a reputation I have had in the army,  I done all in my power for my Country, and would be in the Field now if I was not disabled, I enlisted my Company last December as Veterans by promising to remain with them. which promise I regret I am not able to Keep.

                     Feeling Concious of doing my whole duty Towards My

Country, I now feel that I will not be left to Suffer, or my Family Seen in want, I have not been Mustered out of the Service yet, but am expecting Such an Order every day. Trusting that you will assist me in this matter,

                                   I am Gov, Very Resp't'y Your Obt Serv.

                                                    Michael Piggott.

                                    Capt. Co. "F" 66" Ill. Inft.

P. S. pleas answer.

Piggott Michael

Quincy Nov 13th 64

on acct of his having lost a leg in the war. and being somewhat dependant financially, he wants you to assist him to obtain the Post office there. Refers to Col Burke & Genl Davis. & to the leading business men of Quincy

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