Milton Bartley to Richard Yates

Springfield March 5, 62

Gov Yates,

Dear Sir,

I would be glad to have the appointment of States attorney to fill the vacancy of Hon Thos H Smith. and would take it as a special favor if you would withhold the office from any applicant till I can procure some references in my favor as I would not presume to ask the appointment without giving you some evidence of ability to fill the office.

Yours respectfully

Milton Bartley

Milton Bartley

mem. Cou. Mch 5

Asking Appt. of Pros. Atty - Vice South dio?

Entd

File "Pros. Atty"