W. C. Flagg to Richard Yates

Moro. Madison Co Ills.

July 26 1862.

Gov Richard Yates

Springfield Ills

Dear Sir

E.H. Burgess Wagon Master in the 9th Regt Ills Volunteers and a personal friend of mine has written me requesting that I should endeavor to get for him the place of Quarter Master in one of the new regiments, and as I believe the appointment is made by yourself I write you concerning it

Mr Burgess I believe will abide the Jeffersonian test of honesty capability and faithfulness to the Constitution He entered the Service last summer leaving a wife and child who are still dependent on him for support. Enlisting as a private he acted first as assistant quartermaster and latterly as wagon master. He is a person of good education: of good business capacity and education; will not steal; and was a working live Republican in '60!

As I make it a rule to ask few favors for myself I feel that you will be able to do something for my friends if I have any claims on your good offices. I hope you will be able to do something for Mr Burgess

Yours for Union and Liberty

W C . Flagg

W.C. Flagg

Moro Ill July 26. 62.

On behalf of E.H. Burgess Wagon Master of the 9th Ills and a personal friend Desires appointment of Quarter Master in one of the new Regiments

Very strong letter

[illegible] sent Aug 13