Title
John B. Turchin to Richard Yates
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1863-04-06
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
508415
Transcription
With J. B. Turchin letter 4/8/63
Hyde Park, Ills
April 6th 1863.
Sir.
Being ordered to join the army of Cumberland & wishing to take Charles H. Roland as my aid de camp with me, I address my self to your Excellency, asking you to commission him as Lieutenant of Volunteers of Ills. By doing so you will confer a favour on me. As to the qualifications of Mr Roland as a military man & a gentleman, I am sure that the service will gain by his appointment.
Very respectfully
I remain Sir
Your obt Ser
J. B. Turchin
Brigr Genl U.S. Vols
His Excellency
Richard Yates
Governor of the State of Ills
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
1