W. D. Wyatt to Richard Yates

with W.D. Wyatt letter 12/8/64

                                  Springfield Dec. 8'/64

  Gov Yates -

              Dear Sir - I regret not being able to see you while here, but must deny myself that desired privilege - on account of your (illegible) position which I hope is not serious _

               I am anxious about the promotion of Capt. Pegram - He is worthy and efficent and withal well qualified for the 

position sought; and you know his father; well, and that you never had a better friend than Wm B. Pegram - anywhere - The old gentleman is anxious about the matter; and I very much hope to see the promotion made -

                  I desire if it not taxing your time and patience too much that you let me hear from you soon

                  Yours &  W. D. Wyatt

P.S. I find every gentle man here with (illegible) I have spoken in relation to the Matter, (and I have talked with many men in the city from different parts of the state) is for you and says that the people everywhere are for you for U S. S- I know you are safe and think when the time comes you will have no opposition in the caucus - W D W

Wyatt. W.D.

Spifield Dec 8th 1864

Recommends & requests the promotion of Capt Wm B Pegram. All with whom he has conversed on the subject are in for you for U.S.S. He knows you are safe & hopes that when the time comes you will not be opposed in the caucus. -