W.T. Hopkins to Richard Yates

Morris Feby 27, 1863

My Dear Governor

Permit me to call your attention to the application of our mutual friend J. R. Webber for the office of provost marshal for this district. I see by reading the conscriptions bill which has recently passed Congress that such officers are to be appointed. Whatever you can do for Mr. W. will be duly appreciated by your many friends in this region.

I presume ere this you have learned the

death of our dear friend Newport, poor fellow, he died without hardly a moments warning last Tuesday morning. We have lost one of best citizen an honest man, and a true patriot.

Yours as ever

W. T. Hopkins

Wm T Hopkins

Morris Febry 27 1863.

Recomends J R Weber as a suitable person for Provost Marshall for his District, reffers to the death of Mr Newport, a good citizen an honest man and a true patriot

Conscription