George B. Peake to Richard Yates

Decatur Ill August 16th 1865 Gov Richard Yates "U.S.S." Sir Some few weeks ago I received from his Excelency R.J. Ogles Governor. A Recummendation to the Post Master General for a position as a clerk or a messinger in the Post office Dept. Now Sir Knowing as I doe Your influence at Washington I deem it prudent in order to Secure my appointment to have Your Signature. Now Sir as You have Signed the Commission I hope Sir You Will have the kindness to endorse the [enclose] . I Would come down but Your are no doubt annoyed enough now. I am now Deputy Post master at Decatur I'm hoping that You will doe me this favor I am Sir Your most obedient [Serf] Geo. B. Peake Late Capt Co A35 Ills Inft Please Return immediatly

Capt Geo. P. Peake Decatur

Aug 18, 1865 - recommending him for Clerk or Messenger in Po. Dept Entered