B. Newman to Richard Yates

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Title

B. Newman to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1863-02-26

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

508058

Transcription

Benton Barrack Feb 26, 1863.

To Your Excellency:

Dear Governor:

I am informed that there will be a Provost Martial to each Congressional District in the State of Illinois, who will draw the same pay of a Capt. of Cavalry.

I should be pleased to get that position in the congressional District that Jacksonville is in.

Will you give your influance with the President for that place and you will greatly oblige your Old Friend

Capt. B. Newman

P.S. The health of our Regt. is very good.


Capt B Newman

Benton Barracks

Febry 26 1863.

Learns there is to be a Provost Marshall appointed in every district in Ills asks the appointment in the District Jacksonville is in.

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Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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