We, the undersigned, members of the H. R. and being one Democrat and one Whig, respectfully solicit the appointment of Thomas Graham Jr. of Beardstown, Illinois, to a first Lieutenancy in the U.S. Infantry– M^r Graham is a Democrat, but is reccommended, as we personally know, by most respectable men of both parties– Under these circumstances, we are sincerely desirous that he should receive the appointment– Accompanying this, are the letters which have been forwarded to us on the subject–2