H. G. McPike to Richard Yates

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Title

H. G. McPike to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1861-09-04

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

500945

Transcription

Alton, Sept. 4, 1861

Gov. Yates,

Dear Sir:

I hereby most cheerfully recommend Cpt. Jno. E. Coppinger of this city as being worthy an appointment of Captain: he can and will do good service. He can go to Missouri, but we desire him to have a commission here.

Mr. Coppinger is capable and can no doubt organize a good Company here, and it is a matter I feel much interest in seeing accomplished. Will you do us the favor, if consistant with your judgment for the public good, to grant the request. Mr. C is an Irishman and there are many of his fellow=countrymen here who are eager to enlist under him.

He thinks of enterring Hon P. B. Fouke's, or some other Regiment, if favored with a Commission

Yours Truly, H. G. McPike

This appointment will harmonize a Democratic element here which it is very desireable to accomplish If it meets your favor, we desire his Commission sent to him at Alton immediately


Recommendation

Capt Coppinger

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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