Francis Hoffmann to J. Blackburn Jones

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Title

Francis Hoffmann to J. Blackburn Jones

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1863-04-24

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

505883

Transcription

April 24th [186]3

J Blackburn Jones Esqr

Geneseo Henry Co Ills

Sir:

Your letter of March 25th addressed to Governor Yates is at hand. In reply I would inform you that the Governor has no power to authorize the raising of Colored Regiments. Your application must be made to the War Department.

Respectully Yours,

Francis A Hoffmann, Lt. Gov.

[actg?] Gov.

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

1

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