Mat Stacy and others to Richard Yates

Jacksonville Illinois [Febry?] 1865

Hon Richd Yates

Dear Sir:

You are aware that our mutual friend, Isaac L Morrison, would like to get the appointment of U S Atty for the Southern Dist of Ills.

We can say nothing more in his favor than you personally know, and it is therefore useless for us to go into any extended statement in regard to him. It is enough to say that his qualifications as a lawyer are disputed by none; his character as a man is irreproachable; and his devotion to the principles of our party, manifested on all proper occasions, entitle him to generous consideration in this matter.

We know Mr. Morrison will not make personal efforts in Washington, and we therefore respectfully request you to urge his appointment on the President: We insist that Mr. Weldon the present incumbent has no special claims upon the party, and certainly none on you since the late Senatorial Strife, which entitle him to continuance in the office for another term. You are the representative of the people, and more fully embody their views and wishes as expressed in your very triumphal election over Mr Weldons particular favorite and friend, and we insist that you have more right to speak in this matter than any one else, and Mr. Lincoln

will of necessity recognize you as entitled to more influence than any other. We therefore respectfully urge upon you the importance of securing this valuable, and useful appointment to one of your true and tried friends.

Mr. Weldon has no right to take exceptions to your course in so doing, for he certainly knows you are aware of his opposition to yourself in the senatorial election, not boldly and openly perhaps but not the less opposed. On the contrary Mr. Morrison has been for 10 or 12 years a well tried and unwavering friend, and we do not think we speak extravagantly when we say his claims upon the party are at least equal to those of Mr. Weldon.

It is therefore the earnest desire of your friends whose names are below, that you will spare no exertions consistent with your position and feelings to procure Mr. Morrison the appointment which he desires and deserves.

We are respectfully your firm friends,

Mat Stacy

Wesley Mathers

Abner Yates

Edward P. Kirby.

JD Strong

Mat Stacy Abner Yates E P Kirby Wesley Mathers J D Strong

To Senator Yates

Recommending I L Morrison for US Atty for the Southern Dist of Illinois