Title
James Oakes to Richard Yates
            Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
            Date
1864-09-17
            Format
pdf
            Language
en
            Identifier
509527
            Transcription
To His Excellency
Richard Yates
Governor of Illinois
Springfield, Illinois
Sir,
I have the honor to inform you that being satisfied, from copies of official proceedings placed in my hands, that it is the strong desire of the people of M. Lean County Olls. for Raid County to be consolidated for the purpose of the impending drafts in compliance with instructions from the Ero. Mar. General. I have this day ordered said consolidation to be made.
I am, Sir.
Very Respectfully
Your obedient servant,
James Oakes
[illegible] 4th U.S. Cavalry
A.A. E. M. G. Mlls
Status
Complete
            Percent Completed
100
            Weight
20
            Original Format
3
            

