Diogenes Wetman to Richard Yates

Galesburg, Ill Oct 19th 1864

His Excellency Gov Yates Springfield

Dear Sir

Permit me once more to ask your re-newal of my application for the appointment of Asst Com. of Subsistence in the Army.

You recommended me in strong terms to President Lincoln last fall and our mutual friend [illegible] Isaac N. Arnold of Chicago co-operated with you.

One word from you to the President now would secure my appointment.

Please signify your willingness to do so now.

I shall be most happy to hear from you here.

I have been for the last year recruiting in St Louis Missouri Regiments, though my residence is Galesburg, and I wish you should write me here.

Our cause is progressing finely, and Mr Lincoln will be re-elected by a larger majority than ever, and your excellency will be one of our U.S. Senators next winter.

Present my kind regards to [Illegible] Gen. Fuller.

With Great Respect

Diogenes Wetman Galesburg, ILL

His Excellency Richard Yates, Governor

Wetman, Diogenes

Galesburg, Oct 19th 1864

Wants Gov's influence with the President to secure his appointment as Capt with Asst Coure of Subs/

Sent copy of letter

Snyder

DC