A. Lindley to Richard Yates

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Title

A. Lindley to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1861-08-01

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

500621

Transcription

Bloomington Augt 1/61

To his Excellency Gov Yates

Dear Sir

I take pleasure in introducing to your favorable acquaintance Capt. James Niccolls of this place a gentleman who I have long known and can say that Capt Niccolls is just the kind of man the Government require for the present emergency Captain Niccolls wishes to enter the service as Capt. of Dragoons and will fully explain to you in detail his wishes I take pleasure in recommending him to you as the man capable of doing what he undertakes & hope his proposition may meet your approval

I have the honor to be your Excellencys

Obt Servant

A. Gridley


Recommendations

Jas Niccolls

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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