Nathaniel G. Wilcox to Richard Yates

Washington D.C. April 14, 1861

His Excellency Rich. Yates

Governor of Illinois

Dear Sir:

I was some what disappointed in not seeing you again before you left for Illinois.

I am now an applicant for the office of "Agent for the Chippewa Indians of Lake Superior."

The appointment may not be made for some days yet, owing to the excitement growing out of the state of affairs at Charleston. I find it almost impossible to obtain an interview with the President, and I now write to you to request the favor of a letter from you to the President (under cover to me at this place) soliciting my appointment as a personal favor to yourself (in view of what I may have done for you heretofore - and what I may do hereafter.)

By this means I may be enabled to obtain an interview and deliver your letter in person, which will, I doubt not, do much towards procuring my appointment to the office above indicated.

I believe the President is favorably disposed towards me and only needs a little urging (which you know so well how to give) to act favorably in my behalf, your early attention will much oblige, your friend and obedient servant.

Nathl. G. Wilcox

Col. N. G. Wilcox

answered