F. H. Marsh to Richard Yates

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Title

F. H. Marsh to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1862-02-12

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

501346

Transcription

Camp at Lafayette,

Feb. 12th 1862

To his Excellency Governor Yates,

Sir I take the liberty to address you in my behalf, knowing that the Government is about to arm and equip Negros. I tender my Services to the Government asking for a position knowing no one to address but you and knowing you to be a true patriot, and lover of liberty I have always stood by you and Shall continue to do so for I know you are a true patriot. I abhor the Legislature that is trying to take the power from you that is lawfully invested in you by the Constitution. Please Sir to assist me all you can a favor which you will not regret. Please Sir to annnser.

I remain Your Servant

F.H. Marsh, 1st Lieutenant

Company C. 46th Reg. Ill. Vol.


Letter [Nortler?] March 3, 63

F.H. Marsh

1st Lieut Co E 46th Regt Ill Vol.

Lafayette Feby 12th 1863.

Learns that the Government is about to arm the Negroes, has always stood by the Governor, and desires a position in some of the colored regiments.

Answer

Negroe

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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