UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Thirty eighth Congress


House of Representatives.
Washington City March 31 1864

My dear Sir,
	         After repeated efforts & failures,
I am happy to inform you that, at
last, I have a promise from the
Treasury Dept. of a place for Mr.
[Shaw?]. Knowing this would gratify
you, I dash off this note.
	Suffering with a lame back very much
		Yours truly
			Schuyler Colfax

Mr C.W. Cathcart