Title
Richard Yates to Lt. Wakefield
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1864-06-09
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
510083
Transcription
June 9th [186]4.
2nd Lieut Wakefield.
Co M 16th Ills Cav.
Nicholasville Ky.
Lieut: Your letter of 24th May recd - Late advices have been received from the War Dept. to effect that permits for examinations before Military Board to qualify for commission in colored troops will not now be issued to any persons connected with the service & in the field. The Illinois [regt?] has been organized officered & sent to the field and I regret that I am at this time unable to aid you. Would be glad to do so if it were possible.
Very Respectfully
Richd Yates
Governor
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
1