Richard Yates to John G. Fonda

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Title

Richard Yates to John G. Fonda

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1862-08-26

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

509858

Transcription

State of Illinois

Executive Department.

Springfield, August 26, 1862.

Col. Jno. G. Fonda,

Com'dg Camp Butler,

Dear Sir: You will please give permission, subject to your regulations in such cases to Mrs. Colt and Mrs. Corrington to sell cakes, pies, corn-bread & apples through the camp under your command.

They are respectable & worthy women, as I am informed, and are honestly striving to support their families.

Respectfully,

Your obedient svt.

Richd. Yates,

Governor.

Copy.


Communication

Gov Yates to Col. Fonda

Asking him to permit Mrs. Colt & Mrs. Corrington, to sell pies, cakes, &c in camp.

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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