J. P. Lawerence to Richard Yates

with Jacob May letter 6/14/21

with T. P. Lawrence letter 6/22/61

Olney Ill's 22d June 1861

Hon R. Yates

Springfield

Ills

Dear Sir.

I herewith enclose letters of recommendation from some of you friends here, and in connection with the same, I would respectfully ask that, if within your gift or influence a vacancy shall occur, my application may be remembered. And should I have the pleasure of receiving an appointment, of any kind, at your hands, I will put forth my utmost endeavor to serve to the best of my ability.

I have the honor to be

Very Respectfully &c

J. P. Lawrence

J. P. Lawrence

asking appointment.

Answered that there was no appointment in gift of Governor at present