Richard Yates to J. Blackburn Jones

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Title

Richard Yates to J. Blackburn Jones

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1863-10-06

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

512762

Transcription

October 6th 3.

J Blackburn Jones Esqr. Evanston Cook Co Ills.

Dear Sir:

I am in receipt of your letter to the Secretary of War, of 21st Sept requesting commission in Colored Volunteers & enclosing letter from General Thomas to you of date Sept 5th '63. These papers are referred to me with endorsement that you have passed the board at Cincinnati and have been recommended for appointment as Colonel &c &c.

When considering the subject of appointment to field positions of colored regiments which may be raised in Illinois, I will take pleasure in considering your application & you will be further [addressed?]

Very Respectfully Richd Yates Governor

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

1

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