William H. Lamb to Richard Yates

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Title

William H. Lamb to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1862-08-23

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

504195

Transcription

Camp near Corrinth

Aug 23

Hon Richard Yates Sir

I am a corporal in the color guard of the 52d Ill and was appointed as such on account of good conduct and being faithful to every duty I now apply to you for a commission in some of the new regts now getting up in our State I think I am highly competent to take a company and drill them to be sure I have learned all in the past year but I have drilled and Studied as much as my officers


Signed William H Lamb

Co. D. 52d Ill Voll Corrinth Mississippi


52nd Reg't

Wm H. Lamb

Corpl. Co. D.

Corinth Aug 23rd 62.

Desires a commission thinks himself competent.

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

3

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