Title
Louis Watson to Richard Yates
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1861-06-04
Language
en
Identifier
500351
Transcription
Camp Wood
Asst Surgeon's Department
16th Regt Ills Volunteers
His Excellency
Richard Yates
Governor of Illinois
Sir. I have been reccommended for the appointment of Surgeon to the 16th Regt. Enclosed please find the reccommendation of the Field Officers and also one signed by Citizens among your most promminent friends in Quincy.
The appointment conferred upon me by your Excellency as required by the Despatch annexed will be thankfully appreciated by
Yours Most Respectfully
Louis Watson MD
Quincy June 4th 1861
Louis Watson
asking appointment as Surgeon
answered.
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
3