Edward A. Small to Richard Yates

With Allan Tomlin letter 11/5/64; With W.R. Rowley letter 12/4/64

                                                                 Galena Dec 5 1864

Hon Richard Yates

           Springfield Ills.  Dr Sir.........I sent a messenger to Col Rowley (late of Gen Grants staff) and to your Friend Mr Tomlin asking them (if consistent) to say a favorable word to you respecting the appointment of John Spensley to a Lieutenancy -  I was pleased to hear that Col Rowley was a witness to John's conduct as a soldier in the field & hand you herewith his letter _  also one from Mr Tomlin.  I am still quite ill & unable to do more than write this letter_ but forgot I should get signers to a petition to same effect _  Judge Marvin a personal friend of mine is now at Springfield & will give you information in regard to this a (illegible) county matter

                                  I am Dear Sir:

                                           Your Obed't Serv't

                                                           Edw A Small

I shall be in Warren & see Judge Platt before he goes to Springfield _

Small Edward A.

  Galena Dec. 5/1864.

Has sent a letter to Col Rowley (late of Gen Grants Staff) and to your friend Mr Tomlin, requesting them to say a word in favor of appointing John Spensly to a Lieutenancy. Encloses letters from Rowley & Tomlin

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