H. P. Brownwell, M. C. McLain, and A. Compton to Richard Yates

Charleston Ills. Aug 27/60

Hon Richard Yates

        Gov. Illinois

                Dear Sir.

Mr Henry Brooks of Jackson Co. is captain of a company from Carbondale in Col Haneys Reg. and is desirous of the position of Lieut. Col. Mr Brooks was formerly a resident of this place and and is well known here as an honorable man. He is the man who made the first union speech in Jackson Co.- after the war broke out, which he was compelled to do with his revolver before him as we were informed. He stunned the

secession community there most manfully at a time when secession was more rampant there than elsewhere in the state. Being a rigid Democrat he had very considerable influence. His friends here wish the authorities to take these facts in consideration in his behalf, in his present application.

                   Very Respectfully

                    H P H  Brownwell

                     M. C. McClain

                       A Compton

I know Capt. Brooks intimately, think him well qualified for the position to which he aspires & would

be very much gratified at his success

              Very respectfully

                   C. B. (Jichis?)

M. P. Brownwell.

Reccommending Mr Henry Brooks for Colonel.

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