Richard Yates to Abraham Lincoln

State of Illinois

Executive Department.

Springfield Jany 18th 1864

His Excellency Prest Lincoln

Dear Sir,

It is with reluctance that we trouble you with our recommendations. In the present instance we feel compelled by stern duty to do so. Col. John Logan, of the 32nd Ills. Infry, Col R. K. Johnson of the 28th, Col Cyrus Hall of the 14th and Col. I. C. Pugh of the 41st all of the 17th Army Corps and a Maj. Gen. McPherson are entitled to be Brig. Generals.

From the beginning of the war they have been in the front - always distinguishing themselves - and most of the time each of them commanding Brigades. We sincerely hope you will confer upon them the promotion asked for.

Very Respectfully

Your Obt. Servant

Richd. Yates Governor

Henry Yates, Benton

Arkansas, Direct to Little Rock

17th Army Corps

Maj. Gen McPherson

28th Col Johnson

32 Col John Logan - Shiloh - Metamora - Hatchie - Corinth - Vicksburg - Jackson -

14 Cyrus Hall

15 Col Rogers

46. Col Domblazer

41. Col I. C Pugh

76 Col Busey

53 Ind. Col Gresham - Brig. Genl

3 Iowa - Col Brown

12 Wis Col Bryant

33 " Col Moore

Letter to President Lincoln

Copy the enclosed letter five times & send one to each Col named -

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