Title
Richard Yates to Joseph P. Jenks
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1864-06-09
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
510076
Transcription
June 9th [186]4
Joseph P. Jenks
Pa. Co. I. 3rd Ills. Cavalry
Memphis, Tenn.
My Dear Sir:
I am in receipt of and have been deeply interested in your letter of 31st May and sympathize with you sincerely in the loss of your son I have made an earnest appeal to General Thomas to appoint you to the vacancy in 6th US Heavy Arty. and requested him to write me upon the subject and will communicate the action he finds it possible to take I hope he will be able to appoint you immediately. If he does not I will gladly render you any further assistance in my power.
Very truly Yours
Richd Yates
Governor
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
1