M. W. Chittenden to Richard Yates

With M.W. Chittenham letter 6/26/62

Henderson, Knox Co, Ill,

Oct 8th 1862

Gov Yates.

Dear Sir, Enclosed I send you a letter which I sent to you while you were in Washington, It has been returned to me. I am now doing all I can for the cause which you have so much at heart and hope there will come a time when I can take a more active part.

I am your most obedient servt

M.W. Chittenden.

Write him that I will cheerfully give him a letter to Prest or any of Depts at Washington if he will designate the office he applies for