George M. Radcliff to Richard Yates

Circuit Clerk's Office,

Princeton, Bureau Co., Ill.,

Dec. 2. 1864

Gov. Yates; Dr Sir:

The young man H.S. Corwin of whom I spoke to you in Springfield, is a private in "Battery D. 1st. Light Arty. Vols. 3rd Div. 17th Army corps. He is at present at Nashville having been through all the Atlanta campaign. A clerkship would suit him, or any thing that would take him out of the Battery. A situation nearer home of coriche would be desirable; but anything that you might be able to do for him I would be very gratefully acknowledged. I was not mistaken as to the political status

of E.M. Haines, he was electioneering against you in this Town. Mr. Stacy is away from home on business but the day he went away, he remarked to me "that it was a foregone conclusion that Yates should be U.S. Senator." & that he could not see it in the line of his duty to oppose him.

Be assured Governor, that whatever I may be able to in this part of the state, in the right direction, shall be done.

Hastily but Truly Yours

Geo. M. Radcliffe

Radcliff George M.

Princeton Dec. 2. 1864

The young man for whom he wishes you to obtain a clerkship or situation of some kind near home - is a private - H.S. Carwin. Batt'y "D" 1st Light. Artl'y 3rd Div. 17th AC - & is now at Nashville.

Says E.M. Haines electioneered against you in that town

Mr. Stacy is away from home but has assured him "That it was a foregone conclusion that Yates would be United States Senator, & it would be out of the line of his duty to oppose him"

He will do whatever he can for you in that part of state.

Answered as to Corwin & thanked him for his letter & interest &c &c Dec 6 '64

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