Francis A. Hoffman to Richard Yates

Francis A. Hoffmann

Collections & Exchange,

Fire Insurance.

Consul for Several German States.

Chicago Jan. 18 1864

My very dear Governor:

It gives me the greatest pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of your letter. I will reply at length in a few days and will now only express my gratitude and delight.

Col. Salomon goes to Springfield on business connected with his Regt. I am particularly desirous that Col. S. should have all the Kind assistance which you can possibly render him to accomplish the object of his visit. I take a particular interest not only in the 82d but particularly in Col S. personally, he is a brave and efficient officer and has much political influence in this city, and beg most urgently to recommend him to your consideration. - More anon.

Your friend

Francis A Hoffmann

Hon. Francis A. Hoffmann

Chicago Jany 18 - 64

Introducing Lt Col Salomon & requesting that application be made to have him detailed on Recruiting service for 82nd Regt.

Made application

Jany 26. 64

by telegraph.

Retd Jany 22.

Granted

Hirschbach

Executive Office Jany 23 64