M. J. Noyes to Richard Yates

Pittsfield Ills 25th July 1861

Gov. Yates

Dear Sir,

I have just been shown a letter from J. Grimshaw Esq., Quincy, to Col. Ross, requesting that letters from this place, might, at once, be forwarded to you, requesting that our Townsman S. M. Hays may be appointed Colonel of the new Regiment of Cavalry which it is thought will be accepted from this state, or if, from any cause, or for any reason, some other Gentlement should be preferred to that appointment, that your Excly be respectfully requested to appoint Major Hays Colonel of the first Regmt of Infantry hereafter raised, (or to be officered,) from this state. Our fellow citizens here, in view of the manly stand taken by him, despite the treasonable predilections of some of his quondam political

associates, believe this appointment eminently due to Maj. Hays -

Col. Ross just informed me that he had written you, presenting Hays' claims & urging his appointment, and in this request I most cordially join, and hope the appointment may be, not only agreeable to your Excellency's inclination, but also compatible with your sense of official duty. Hoping your kindness will pardon the liberty taken, I am

Truly your friend

M. J. Noyes

Application of M J Noyes concerning appointment Hays as Major