William Bross to Richard Yates

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Title

William Bross to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1864-05-16

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

507612

Transcription

With T.H. Whipple letter 5/18/64

Daily Tribune Railroad, Commercial and General Printing Office. Chicago, May 11th 1864

His Excellency Gov. Yates

Dear Sir I am assured that Alpheus Whipple of the 15th Ill. Vol. is a most worthy soldier & worthy of a position in the New Regiments, now forming. If you can give him the rank of Captain or Lieut. It will be a favor most worthily bestowed.

Very Truly Your Obt. Servt. Wm Bross


Bross William

Chicago May 16 1864.

Recommendg Alpheus Whipple for Lieut or Capt in one of 100 days Regts

Col L. Answer specially

Answered May 28” 64. Sent order & explained why appt could not be made

Loomis ADC

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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