1875.12.14

House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. Decr 14th 1875.

Hon. Alexander H. Stephens "Liberty Hall" Ga.

My dear Sir & friend, This it to inform you that I have done every thing in my power to secure places both for your friend Col G.A. Millen and your former servant Pierce, and so far my efforts have been unavailing beyond a base preview of favorable consideration. The application of the former I have placed in the hands of Col Fitzhugh the Door Keeper, and that of the

latter in the hands of Mr Thompson Sgt at Arms. I am frank to say that if you were here to seize their appointments I believe that you would succeed. As it is I apprehend failure inasmuch as the pressure upon their offices is so great. I heartily wish you were here to used your counsel and experience. Your friends from every section inquire anxiously after you Daily. There is nothing doing in Congress. (Our speaker is a slow man) and will not be until after Christmas. Hoping that you will continue to improve and that a good Providence will soon direct you to us I am as ever Your friend H.R. Harris