Simon Cameron to George A. Richmond

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Title

Simon Cameron to George A. Richmond

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1861-05-18

Language

en

Identifier

500300

Transcription

with McClellan letter 5/17/61

with W. Neil Dennison letter 5/17/61

War Department

Washington May 18. 1861.

Geo A Richmond.

Oconee Shelby Co Ills.

Dr Sir

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 11th inst, and beg leave to inform you that it is impossible for this Department to accept the services of your Company. The quota of troops assigned to your State, will be accepted, and furnished to the Government by it Governor, to whom therefore, you must properly address your attention.

Very respectfully

Simon Cameron

Sec'y of War


G. A. Richmond

For military appt

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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