W. Walker to W. G. Green

Havana January 28th 1865

W. G. Green Esq

Dr Sir

I was in Springfield during the Senatorial Contest until the question was decided in favor of our mutual Friend. I Expected to have met you there but was disapointed. I wished for an opportunity of talking with You & Governor Yates about what I Seldom [do?] Myself. I se men of whose Capasity and faith to our party are at least questionable Continually asking for and geting place under this administration while those who in 1860 Struggled through the Contest and have defended Evry act of the President & Governor have to Stand back or at least are not noticed. I have never asked for any thing for myself but nevertheless I feel none the less deserving. Excuse me for Saying So. I worked for Mr. Lincoln when we were in the old Congressional district before the Mexican War and after in 1858. I Canvased this Reprasentation district for him against Douglas.

I Spent money and time in 1860 & This past Canvass. I worked hard last time and Spent much money, and notwithstanding this I would not Say one word if I did not Se men Constantly Rewarded who done nothing for, but much against the administration. Mr. Green, You have long known me both as a Citizen & Lawyer. You have heard me on the Stump and at the bar You can judge wither I am qualifyed and otherwise fited for the Bench. A Judgship is what I want and I approach You first and Solisit Your aid and influence with the President. In 1860 Mr Pitt, Kellogg was our Elector he received the appointment of Chief Justice of Nebraska. He probably will now Resign to attain Some other place. I know I am (this to you alone) A better Lawyer than he Ever dreamed of being I know I have defended Mr. Lincolns Administration with the Zeal & Earnestness of any one not because of my Friendship for him personally but because I believed his pollicy right. The Commencement of the new term of his Presidency will be attended with many new appointments. Will You a Personal Friend of the President & of Senator Yates try to do Something for me.

Please answer me frankly. I will take it as a favor if You will Speak out fully your mind and if You feel that your influence would be used in a propper manner. please write to the President in your own way & to Senator Yates Concerning this thing. Let me assure you that you are the first man that has Received from me any instructions in this direction & to the [purpose?] of this letter. And having in You the Confidence I have I Shall abide the action You may So proffer to take in Regard to my Claims. Will you write to me Soon Giving me your views.

Very Truly Yours &c

W Walker

W Walker