Lyman J. Wilkinson to Richard Yates

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Title

Lyman J. Wilkinson to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1863-10-15

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

503974

Transcription

Tiskilwa Oct 15th 1863

Honerably Richard Yates

Dear Sir

Having been discharged from the 93th Reg Ills Vols Infantry as 1st Lieut of Co E on account of disability and not able to stand the fatigue of field service and I think I could seve in the invalid Corps and do my country some service in that Branch of the service and relive one that could serve in the Field. Under these circumstances I will offer my self for a commission as Capt in the Invalid Corps if Your Excellency see fit to commission me to that office

Yours Very truly

Lyman J Wilkinson


Ansd. Oct 23. 63.

File W.

Wilkinson L.J.

Tiskilwa Oct 15 1863.

Has been discharged from the 93rd Regt. Wishes the position of Captain in Invalid Corps.

Executive Office Oct 17 63.

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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