R. Jay Wolfe to Richard Yates

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Title

R. Jay Wolfe to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1864-01-19

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

507454

Transcription

Rock Island Ills

Jan. 19th 1864

His Excellency, Richard Yates Gov. State of Illinois

Sir:

In common with the generality of men who have volunteered in the countrie's service, I am desirous of promotion. I volunteered in the 8th Regt Ills. Vol. (Infty) in April 1861 and served honorably until transferred to the Invalid Corps last September. During my connection with the 8th Regt. I participated in the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Thompson's Hill, Champion Hills, Big Black River and Seige of Vicksburg. I have charge of a rebel company here and have recruited thirty three (33) men from it for the United States Navy.

I have never aspired to any position nor do I now unless merit entitles me


to it. My object has always been to do my duty at all times and acquit myself honorably in the estimation of my superior officers. I have never been under arrest for disobedience or any other cause. My refferences are Lieut. J. B. Jones 8th Ills Inf Vols and Lieut A F. Higgs 97th Co 2nd Batt. I C Rock Island Ills.

I have no second-cousin who is a U. S. Senator to intercede for me, and therefore am compelled to do my own pushing

Very Respectfully

Your obedt Servt

R. Jay Wolfe 97th Co 2nd Batt I. C.


Wolfe R Jay.

Rock Island Jany 19 64.

He is a member of the Invalid Corps - Has recruited 20 men for the navy. Wishes to be promoted

Executive Office Jany 28 64

Write fully as to difficulties of comissioning

Write fully as to difficulties of commissioning

Executive Office Jany 28 64

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

3

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