Title
M. S. Holt to Richard Yates
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1863-09-11
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
503860
Transcription
Galesburg Sep 11th /63
His Excelence. R. Yates, Gov of Ill.
The Sweds of Galesburg wishes to informe you that they have formed a militairy Company or Home Guard of Loyal men on the 9th of Sept / 63 and is ready to stand against any Copprs invation Directly or indirectly
we wishes your Aproval of our organization
Yours most obedient Servant M. S. Holt Capt of said Co who was formerly 1st Sergeant of Co C. 43d Reg Ill Vol and is @ [M?] of U. L. No Galesburg
L. A. Johnson Secretary
H.
Capt M. L. Holt.
Galesburg Sept 11 63.
Swedes of Galesburg have organized Home Guard Company and desire the Governor to recognize them
Answd. Sept 18' 63
Loomis
E. Office Sept 18 63.
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
2