Martha Oliver to Richard Yates

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Title

Martha Oliver to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1863-04-02

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

508397

Transcription

April 2

Bloomington Ill 1863

Governor Yates sir

I take this opportunity of asking a request. my husband is a Soldier of the 94th Ill vol and is now sick near Rolla and I wish to go and see him and as I am out of money my only way is to ask you to grant me a pass, if you could see the pine coffins that has come from our Regt. 9 within to weeks. I think you will be kind enough to grant me a pass. to go and nurse and encourage my husband so that he can do his duty here after

your humble servant

Mrs


Ansd - Apl. 18th 63.

Martha Oliver

Bloomington April 12 1863.

Wishes a pass to visit her hisband at Rolla mo a member of the 94 Regt - has no money.

usual

in haste

Recd Ex o April 18 1863.

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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