S. E. Flannigan to Richard Yates

New Orleans Dec 19, 1864

Dear Governor

I write you to acknowledge the receipt of your letter introducing me to Gen Hurlburt. Your kindnesses towards me and efforts in my behalf will never be forgotten, and it shall be my business and pleasure upon every - occasion offering to do all in my power to promote your interest.

It has been so long since the election it is hardly necessary to mention the occurrence the verdict was posative and emphatic nothing short of the complete overthrow of the traitors and the God dispised institution of slavery will satisfy the people for the many sacrifices already made I am still proud to be called an American and a Republican because my fellow countrymen have shown themselves worthy of the name

The union triumph in the 13 Dist-

and the election of a union Legislature in Illinois is all that we could ask

Your election to the us senate becomes a certainty I suppose you will have no opposition from any of our union friends I hope not. it will do them no good to oppose you.

The union Representatives from my part of the state will vote for you first and last. to oppose you would be their political death at home What wonderful changes in Egypt In 1860 - I was odious because I was your friend now I am quoted as good authority because I am still your friend truth is mighty and must finally prevail.

I resigned my agency here on the 20 of Oct the dist under my control was the poorest concern in the Gulf Dept. and I found that Flaunders. had so many of his favorites to accommodate it would be impossible to get him to transfer me

to a new dist He is jealous and suspicious of every agent who appears to be well quallified for the position and is the most incompetant officer that ever held a responsible position I have made settlement with the Government and am now ready to obey orders.

I would like to be appointed an agent for the purchase of products or assist special agent and ordered to report to the Second agency It seems that we will not occupy Mobile soon I wish to go there but must be doing something in the mean time I am sorry to give you so much trouble but I am compelled to rely on my friends I will still remain here hopeing to receive some good news from Washington soon I wrote Gen Logan a letter upon this subject but I fear he will not receive it. Hopeing you will do all you can for me I am Your friend truly

Sam E. Flannigan

Flannigan S.E

N. Orleans Dec 19th 64

Congratulatory and complimentary