Title
Richard Yates to John Nicholay
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1862-07-21
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
502942
Transcription
State of Illinois
Executive Department.
Springfield July 1862
John Geo. Nicholay Esq
Washington D.C.
Col Wm R. Morrison is now here and in bad health. He desires to go to Mackinaw. In my opinion it will take a month to recruit his health. Please get him leave of absence immediately or he will be compelled to leave the service which he does not desire to do. Telegraph me the result of the application immediately
Truly Yours
Richd Yates
When answer comes Tel Col Ni. at Waterloo Ill by mail from St L
Copy of Letter from Gov Yates to Jno G Nicholay
July 21. 1862
Asking for leave of absence for Col. Wm R. Morrison. 49th Reg Ills Vols.
Private
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
2