S. M. Fassett to Richard Yates

Chicago Jany 27 1864

Richard Yates Esq

Govenor

Private Fassett spoken of in the enclosed letter to you from Captn Stokes is a nephiew of mine and if you can aid him in his desires you will confer a favor on your humble servt.

S. M. Fassett

Fassett S. M.

Chicago Ills.

Jany 27. 1864

Applies for a Commisn. for his nephew, and encloses a letter from Cap Stokes. recommending him for the position.

This recommendation holds endorsements from

J. F. Farnsworth.

C. W. Foster. War Dept.

Endorsed recommendation of Genl Farnsworth to Adjt Genl Thomas requesting appointment of Private Fassett to commission in Col Troops as I could not (Govr) promote him now, in his Co. Also letter to Mr SM Fassett Chicago Feb 29 '64 Enclosing foregoing Explaining facts as to rule of promotions & c Loomis ADC

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