Stephen B. Williams to Richard Yates

Chicago, July 26th 1861

Hon Richard Yates,

Dear Sir,

On Mr Raymonds return from Springfield, he inquired of me, if I had received any communication from your Excellency in regard to a position with yourself. On learning I had not heard from you he gave me the substance of a conversation he had with you in regard to me.

I am just now not engaged in business, and being quite confident of my ability to give you satisfaction in any business or clerkly capacity, at Mr Raymonds suggestion, I take the liberty of addressing you.

I can give the best of references in regard to my steadiness and capacity, in addition to Mr Raymond, Hon W. H. Brown, Hon. I. H. Dunham, C. B. Farrell, Esq & many others. Very Resp'y

Your Obdt Servt

Stephen B. Williams

S B Williams

Wants position as clerk recommended by Mr Raymond