George S. Meeks to Richard Yates

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Title

George S. Meeks to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1861-05-13

Language

en

Identifier

500274

Transcription

Chicago May 13/61

Governor Yates

Dr Sir

Learning that Cairo is be fortified & that you might want somebody of my profession, I tender you my services. I am a ship builder by trade & used to all kinds of Mechanical work, I have been in Brookly Navy Yard New York as foreman for several years & my service I can render you for the Government I shall most cheerfully do. I can give you any reference you want in Chicago or New York as to my ability.

Most Resptly

Your most Obt Servant

Geo. S. Meeks


George S. Meeks

Offering service as Engineer

Answered -

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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