J. R. Jones to Martin H. Cassell, enclosure

United States Marshal's Office

Northern District of Illinois.

Chicago Aug 21 1861

Friend Cassell

I have asked of Yates as a personal favor the appointment of the Rev Geo W Woodward of Kane Co to a chaplaincy and if you can do anything to induce him to do so don't fail to do it and charge it to me. I will get even with you before you die if you will help me in this matter. Mr W. is a first class man in evry respect just he man for the place and his whole soul is in this fight He wants to have a hand in it

Truly Your friend

J R Jones

St. Louis Aug 26th

Dear Yates

I recd this letter from Russell Jones Can you help him in the matter. Do it if you possibly can. It wont interfere with Elder Coon.

Your friend

Martin H Cassell

I will write you tomorrow.