Richard Yates to P. B. Fouke

Springfield August 28th 1861.

Hon. J. B. Fouke.

Dear Sir:

Would be glad to accommodate you but had to adopt some rule -- and finally adopted the rule of giving commissions from date of appointment as the most equitable

Under the rule you will fare just as well. as many others -- Under your rule would claim to antidate yours.

Resply Yours

Rich [illegible symbol] Yates -

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--J. B. Fouke --

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