F. W. Ingmire to Richard Yates

Springfield Ill Sep 25. 1861

To his Excellency

Governor Richard Yates.

Dear Sir

In more than one instance after I had complied with the regulation of the War Deptmt. and secured the recommendations of Commanders of Cos. the recommendations have been overode by the preferances of Colonels. So after repeated efforts and after the ground has been fairly won it has come to this that most of the Regiments are supplied and further opportunities are rapidly passing away.

No man has been more unflagging in zeal, more self sacrificing in duration and fidelity to the cause which you so ably represent than myself.

My time money pen and speech have been employed unceasingly ever since that cause had an existence - and to day I am suffering more from my

devotion to that interest than will ever be known except to a few intimate friends. I have no wish to be tiresome in the expression of my wishes, nevertheless I do wish to say enough to interest you in my behalf while you have an opportunity of rewarding your ardent friends

May I not respectfully ask you to bring your influence to bear on some Col. whom you are about to appoint so that he will give me the post of usefulness and responsibility for which I trust I am qualified, or if you cannot do this will you not give me a position within your control.

Upon consultation with my friend who will hand you this you will learn whatever may be necessary to know of capacity acquirements and character.

Yours respectfully

F. W. Ingmire

F W Ingmire

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Written to and directed to call at Executive office