Franklin Corwin to Richard Yates

with petition by citizens Ripley, O recommending C. A. Shepherd 12/4/63

Near LaSalle Ill

Decr. 14th 1863

Gov Yates

Dear Sir

Mr C. A. Shepherd of this county is desirous of obtaining the appointment of Pay Master in the U.S. Army. He wishes to secure your recommendation. Mr Shepherd is an honorable, upright man, every way qualified for the place he seeks, and if he is appointed the duties will be discharged in a manner satisfactory to the Government.

If you can, consistently, recommend Mr Shepherd for the appointment, I will be under additional obligations to you

Yours truly

F Corwin

F. Corwin

LaSalle Dec 14 1863.

Recommending Mr Shepherd for the position of Paymaster U.S.A. One enclosur recommendation from the citizens of Ripley Ohio.

Gov. Yates

Springfield

Gov.

Dec. 28 sent letter of Recommendation to Hon F. Corwin

LaSalle

H.

Write a recommend & enclose to Hon F. Corwin

Lasalle

Executive Office Dec 16, 63