William L. Church to Richard Yates

Chicago April 27, 1861

To His Excellency

Gov Yates

DearSir

I understand that Mr J G True of this City, (one of the original Zouaves), will be an applicant for the appointment of Commissary of the Zouave Regiment when formed.

Mr. True is not only a Soldier but a Gentlemen Every way qualified for the position, and his appointment would not only give Universal satisfaction to the Officers and Men of the Regiment with whom he is a great favourite, but to a large number of our prominent Citizens

Yours Respectfully

Wm. L. Church

I fully concur in the within N. B. Judd

I unite cordially in the application

Jas. W. Sheahan

Ditto here! Appoint him, and it will be all right.

Andrew Shuman,

Editor Journal

I have known Mr True for Some years.-A more admirable appointment could not be made nor one more gratifying to the citizens of Chicago

[J. S.?] Fitch