Carrie R. Austin to Richard Yates

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Title

Carrie R. Austin to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1861-05-03

Language

en

Identifier

500222

Transcription

The Signature declined - I have no authority.

Augusta May 3rd 1861

Governor Yates

Dear Sir

I take the liberty to address you in order to offer myself as a Nurse to the Noble men of this State, who have left their homes to defend the "Flag" of our Country. I can only pray for them now, but I wish to do more.

Respectfully Yours

C. R. Austin.

Gov. Richard Yates

Please direct to Miss Carrie Austin Augusta

Hancock Co. Ill


Miss Carrie Austin

Nurses appt desired

ansd

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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