Title
William Bross to Richard Yates
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1863-06-30
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
507002
Transcription
Daily Tribune
Railroad, Commercial and General Printing Office.
Daily, - - $10.00
Tri-Weekly, 5.00
Weekly, - 2.00
Chicago, June 30th 1863
His Excellency Gov Yates
Dear Sir I beg you to pardon my importunity for the appointment of my brother John A. to command an “African” regiment to be raised in this state. He is well and most favorably known among the leading colored people in this city. Aside from all personal considerations I believe he would make a most capibal officer. Your kindness in this matter will greatly oblige Your Friend &
Obt Servt Wm Bross
Col. Regts
Bross William
Chicago June 30 1863.
Recommending his brother John A. Bross to command a Negroe Regiment to be raised in this State.
Recd Ex O. July 6 63.
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
2