Title
Richard Yates to Abraham Lincoln
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1864-05-10
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
507832
Transcription
73
May 10th 4
His Excellency
President Lincoln
I most earnestly request you to give Gen Hurlbut the investigation he seeks. I was at Memphis just before Gen Grierson went out on the expedition against Forrest referred to. I most sincerely believe that Gen H. will acquit himself triumphantly. I have the highest regard for Gen. Sherman, but think he was hasty and will recall his charge. Since I recommended Gen. Hurlbut for Brig. Gen. I have had no reason to change my opinion. He did nobly in the field. I think him cut out for a General and I sincerely hope
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you will order him to some important command and if in the Field I have not the least doubt he will sustain himself ably and well.
Very Truly
Richd. Yates
Governor
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
2