[S. S. Richmond] to Richard Yates

Lacon Ill

Oct 10, 1861

To

His Excellency

Gov Yates,

Dr Sir, The States Atty for the 23d Judicial District died last week, and your Excellency will without doubt soon be called upon to appoint his successor.

Although I have my personal and official preferences, I do not Expect to Control or Exercise much influence in the appointment of his successor yet. I think I have the right to ask and do most Earnestly but respectfully ask that you will delay making any appointment until all the parties and all

the candidates can be fully and fairly heard by you

I say this much as Expression of the feelings of a large and influential portion of the bar of the district

Permit me to add that, we have had two Judicial Elections for Judge and States Atty in this district since it was formed, and at Each of these Elections both the Judge and State atty have been Elected from this Co (Marshall). And now I think it but right that & once one out of this Co should be appointed. Especially if a good man from Woodford or Putnam Counties offer as I know will be the Case

Very Respectfully yours

S S Richmond

Judge 23d Judicial Circuit

23 Judical Dist

Dist Atty

S. S Richmon

Oct 9/61

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App. for Civil Offices.