J.D. Ward to Richard Yates

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Title

J.D. Ward to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1863-03-31

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

508378

Transcription

Chicago March 31st 1863

Sir:

Can Capt Reuben Cleveland and other responsible & experienced military men get authority to raise a regiment of Cavalry in this Section?

It is believed that such a regiment could be raised now in view of the probability of a draft.

Your obnt Servt

J.D. Ward

To

His Excellency

Richard Yates

Gov of Ill.


Ansd

J. D. Ward

Chicago March 31st/63

Wishes to know if Capt Reuben Cleveland and other men of experience would be allowed to raise a Cav reg in that part of the state?

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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