Issac W. Arnold to Richard Yates

with A. C. Coventry 4/19/61

with W. F. D. Troy 4/18/61

with W. H. Brown letter 4/17/61

with petition for Rogers Fowler (with Apr. 17, 61) letter.

Chicago April 17 1861.

Hon Richard Yates.

Governor of Illinois.

Dear Sir:

I would respectfully and urgently recommend to your favorable consideration Mr. Rogers Fowler, for the position of commissary for the volunteers now being raised in this state. He is a gentleman of excellent business habits, and has been engaged in the lumber trade. I know of no person better qualified to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position of Commissary. His appointment would, I think, give universal satisfaction to his friends here, and also to the persons with whom he would meet in such official capacity. He has been, also, an active and hard working republican, and rendered valuable aid in the late campaign. His appointment would be considered by me as a personal favor.

Your Respectfully

Isaac W. Arnold