George Haskin to Richard Yates

Memphis Tenn. Jany 23d. 1864.

Sir,

I would like a position in one of the Colored Regts. now being organized in Ill. I have seen service, both with white & colored troops. (A Captaincy would suit me if nothing better could be had.) If you see fit, to give me a chance. I will do my best to make the colored soldier the pride of Illinois.

I have the honor to be

Respectfully

Your Obt Servt

Geo Haskin

1st Lieut 1st Ala Infy

Hon Richd Yates

Gov of Ill

my address is

Lieut Geo Haskin

Care Maj Lansing. Fort Pickering Memphis Tenn

Haskin. Lieut. Geo.

Memphis, Tenn.

Jany 22, 1864.

Applies for a Captaincy in one the Colored Regts. about being organized. and encloses a letter of recommendation from Major E M Low as to his capability &c.

Answd Feb 29 '64 That Govr required by War Dept. that all Officers should first be recommended by Board of Exrs. St Louis or Cin'a - Asked if he had passed - and where he resided at time of Entering Military Service.

Loomis

ADC

Executive Office Feby 2 1864