R. J. Oglesby and Lyman Trumbull to J. G. Davis, enclosure

Office of J. G. Davis,

Authorized

Bounty, Pension & General U. S. Claim Agent,

No. 98 La Salle Street,

Opposite Chamber of Commerce,

Chicago, Ill., 186

Copy

State of Ills Ex' Dept'

Sprigfld Ag 4, 66

J. George Davis,

Chicago Ills.

Your letter just handed to me. I have looked over your recommendations. they are satisfactory & Complimentary. I have no objection to your referring to my name at your pleasure. hope you may succeed in business.

Your vey Respectfuly

(signd) R. J. Oglesby

(signd) Lyman Turnbull

Copy

State of Illinois

Ex Dept'

Springfield Ill Aug 19 '64.

His Excellency

Abraham Lincoln

Washington DC.

Dear Sir,

I have the honor to herewith enclose you strong recommendations for the appointment of Mr Davis as Captain & A.Q.M. I hope he may be appointed immediately

Very Resptfully

Your Obt Svt'

(Signed) Richd Yates

Governor