Title
Thos. [Thomas]H. Burgess to Richard Yates
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1863-03-02
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
508099
Transcription
Du Quoin Illinois
Mar 2nd 1863.
His Exl R Yates Gov Springfield Ills
Dear Sir
I herewith send My application to the Sect of War for Authority to raise & Command a regiment of Colored Soldiers which I wish you to approve and forward with your recommendation as early as practicable I desire to state that I left the Service as Lt Col of the 18th Reg on account of a difficulty
with Col Lawler and from a conviction that we could not Serve peacably together. I have always been and am now not only willing but anxious to serve my country in any capacity. I hope my application will meet your favor and that you will recommend it to the secretary. Would be pleased to hear from you soon.
I am respectfully Your obt sert
Thos H Burgess
Thos H Burgess
Late Lt Col 18" Ill
Du Quoin March 2d 1863.
Encloses letter to Sect of War making application to raise a Negro Regt. desires the Governor to approve and forward with his recommendation.
Approved & send to Secy of War
March 30 1863
sub
Endorse for [illegible] & notify
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
3