Title
William A. Collins to Richard Yates
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1862-10-21
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
506563
Transcription
16 Nassau Street
New York City
October 21st 1862
To His Excellency
Richard Yates
Governor, Illinois
Sir
Having been for many years established in business in this City and being well acquanted with the duties of a Commissioner I take the liberty of soliciting the appointment of Commissioner for your State.
If appointed I shall execute the duties with fidelity and honor to your State.
Your most Obedt Servt,
William A. Collins.
References
Wm M. Evarts Esq.
Clarence A. Seward Esq.
Sidney Webster Esq.
Chamber of Commerce,
Wm H. Aushon Jude. Adve. Genl.
Royal Phelps Esq.
Jacob [illegible] Esq.
Genl [Arshior?]
Ansd. Oct 25/62
Wm A Collins
16 Nassau ST N.Y
Oct 21-62
Wishes to be appointed Commissioner for Ills.
the number allowed by law is full
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
2