Franklin A. Wilcox to Richard Yates

292 East Broadway

New York April 15 1861

Hon Richard Yates,

Governor &c

I beg leave to solicit of your Excellency an appointment as Commissioner to take depositions &c for your state in this city. I am engaged in the practice of law in this city, am a Notary Public, and a Commissioner for several of the other states.

Should you think it proper to make the appointment it would be, not only an advantage to my self but a great convenience in this part of the city

Hoping that this application may meet with your Excellency's favor

I remain Your obt Servant Franklin A. Wilcox (over)

I am well acquainted with Mr. Wilcox who makes this application, and have been for many years, and I do, with much pleasure, certify to his intelligence, integrity and position; and that he is all respects a proper person, in whom to impose the trust of the appointment he solicits.

New York, April 15 1861

W R Beebe late City Judge

Franklin A. Wilcox

For appt of Commissioner of Deeds in New York