Title
Richard Yates to Unknown
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1861-06-07
Language
en
Identifier
500370
Transcription
Springfield June 7, 1861
Genl Prentis
Dear Sir
I have recd yours of June 5th and reply that the State employed the steamer, City of Alton only for a special purpose to wit the obtaining arms, ammunition, &c from the St. Louis Arsenal - and that being accomplished had not other claim upon her.
I believe she would answer the Government of the United States a most useful purpose, and I would strongly recommend you to negotiate with Capt Mitchell
for her purchase for the United States.
She's represented as superior in speed and other valuable respects to any boat on the Western waters - and just such a boat as is, at this time, indispensable to the United States Government.
Very truly
Rich. Yates.
Copy to B M Prentis as to Steamer City of Alton
June 7 1861
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
3