Samuel Roper to Richard Yates

                                     Springfield Ills.

                                        Dec 12th 1864.

His Ex Richard Yates,

Gov State of Ills.

                      Sir

                          I respectfully asK for your endorsement upon the inclosed recommendation.

                          The term of my Company expires on the 27th day of next February not having sufficient Veterans to retain the command.  I do not wish to leave the Service And therefore asK to be Commissioned as recommended.

                           By granting the above, you will confer a favor.

                                                                      A am Very Respt

                                                                               Your Obdt Servt

                                                                                   Saml Roper

                                                                                   Capn 56th Ills, Inft.

Through P.O.

                 "Senatorial"

Roper Capt Sam'l

City. Dec. 12/1864.

Encloses Recommendation for his appl as Capt & ACS__ which he wishes you to endorse & return.

Endorsed & sent

   Dec 14/1864

        Govr