R. Ellis to Richard Yates

Springfield Illinois, May 25 1865

Hon. Richard Yates

U.S. Senator

Jacksonsonville Ill

Dear Sir

I have this day recieved a

letter from you which my father sent

me enclosed in one of his, stating that

I had been appointed Route Agent on the

Great Western Rail Road. My commission

came to me on the 16th and I have

had the papers fixed up and sent to

Washington and am now arriving in

that capacity I am under many obligations

to you. and I pledge you my word of

honor that you shall find me ever

ready to do my duty and will try

and do my duty as far as my

knowledge of the Postal buisnes goes

I will always be at my post and

will never leave it unless I am compelled

to by ill health. I am very much

oblige to you for your kind advice

and will follow it. I shall devote

my undivided attention to this matter

please accept my thanks for your assisting

me in procuring this position which I

shall try to fill with satisfaction to

all parties

I remain yours respectfully

Volney R. Ellis

Vol. R. Ellis