ALS. Discusses his appointment to the Post Office and how his promotion had been opposed by the Congressman from his district (Houk). Discusses his reduction. States that Senator Isham Harris, who had interceded on his behalf with the 2nd Asst. Post. Gen., had been told that there had been no complaints about the quality of his work, but that the work he had been doing was that of a clerk of the class to which he reduced me. Says that due to a recent resignation the opportunity has arisen to restore him to his former rank. Unless my restoration to the grade heretofore held by me will prevent the promotion of one of your own political party, I would respectfully request that you recommend...my restoration...