Curtiss Blakemann to Lyman Trumbull

Hon Lyman Trumball US Senator Washington D.C Dear Sir The bearer of this Anton Neustadt a name familiar to you as I suppose is a man who through his work for the good cause during the past four years worked with great success especially so when your own election was at stake I think therefore that he is entitled to notice and by assisting him in any thing he may desire you will not only do justice but oblige me his meritorious friend Alton Ill Jan 24 1865 Curliss Blakeman

Curliss Blakeman Alton Jan. 24.1865 Recommending Anton Neustadt. to Hon Lyman Trumball.