Title
Richard Yates to Abraham Lincoln
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1864-02-11
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
513371
Transcription
February 11th [186]4.
His Excellency
Abraham Lincoln
President U.S.
Washington City.
Dear Sir:
I would respectfully recommend Sergt. J. R. Davenport Co H. 4th US. Calvary for promotion to 2nd Lieutenancy in the Regular Army He has been in the service about nine years---and is the son of P H Davenport an old and most worthy and loyal citizen of Sumner Lawrence Co Ills. The long and meritorious services of Sergt Davenport is sufficient grounds to justify me in urging his promotion.
Very Respectfully
Richd Yates
Governor.
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
1