F. A. Hamington to Richard Yates

St. Nicholas Hotel,

J. W. Sponsler, Proprietor

Springfield, Ill., July 19th 1861

Gov Yates.

Sir.

I wish the appointment of Lieut Col. of an Infantry Regiment, if any more should be raised in this State, or that of Asst. Adjt. Genl. of some of the present formed Brigades -

I ask this from the Knowledge I have of my ability to fill either of those positions with credit & honor both to the state & myself - I would refer you to the following gentleman -

Capt. T. G. Pitcher U.S.A

Col. J B Wyman: 13th Regt Ills Vol

Col. H Dougherty: 22nd " "

Maj. J. L. Loomis Adjt Genls office

Miles S. Henry Sterling

also General Pope is acquainted

with me by reputation & can vouch for my ability to fill either of those positions

Yours Respctly

F. A. Harrington,

My address is

Chicago.

Care (John Mason Loomis)

F A Harrington

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