Title
Richard Yates to Abraham Lincoln
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1864-05-28
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
507910
Transcription
May 28th [186]4.
His Excellency
Abraham Lincoln, President &c.
Washington City
Dear Sir:
Lieut. Col. Francis M. Smith of Galesburg Ills. 17th Ills. Vols. has just returned with his regiment from the field, three years term of service having expired. He has been a faithful officer and has distinguished himself in several important battles in Tennessee and Mississippi. I know him personally and vouch for his capability and integrity and respectfully recommend and urge his appointment as PayMaster of Vols. [It is an appoint-]
ment Every way fit to be made and I shall feel personally obliged and thankful if you will confer the commission
Very Respectfully
Richd Yates
Governor
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
2