R. B. Mason to Nathaniel Banks

Map of the Illinois Central Railroad and its Connections

Office of the Illinois Central Railroad Company

Chicago, January 24th 1863

Maj Gnerl. Banks

Sir

The bearer Washington Midler being about to visit New Orleans I take the liberty of giving him this letter to you I was well acquainted with his Father many years Since who was a very active energetic businefs man very largely engaged in the Construction of Canals & Rail Roads

The bearer is a resident of this City of good reputation & has been for more than a year past in the Cavalry Service and I doubt not would be a valuable acquisition to the Army if an opportunity presented in your department of making his Services available

Very Respectfully Your

Obdt Servt

R. B. Mason

R B Mason

Ill, Chg.

WF