George Goodner to Richard Yates

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Title

George Goodner to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1863-02-12

Format

pdf

Language

eng

Identifier

503601

Transcription

Richview Washington County Ills

Feb 12th /63

To his excellency Gov R Yates

Sir

having been in the service of the US and having served out my time I am willing to go and assist in commanding a company of negroes if you will assist me in getting a situation in a company. My constitution is not sufficient to endure the hardships to which a private is exposed. For information corning my abilities and qualifications apply to Capt Snyder of Decatur Illinois formerly of Co E 70th. Regt Ills Vols.

I am sir your obedient servant George Goodner


Goodner

George Gardner.

Richview. Feb 12th/63.

Would like a Commission in some negro regemint.

Col Rt

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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