Title
F. Gross to Richard Yates
Date
1864-06-13
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
511400
Transcription
Rock Island June 13th 1864
Hon, Governor Yates
Kind Sir, I have been a Soldier and lost my left arm above the elbow, and now ask you kindly to grant me the wright to travel over the State of Ills,---to sell paper envelops and some yankee notions, as I am almost to poor to buy licence. I am waiting in Rock Island for a reply from my Hon Governor,
Yours Truly
F. Gross
Rock Island Rock Island Co.
State, Ill
F. Gross. Rock Island
Soldier who has lost his arm. Wants permission to peddle stationary in the State. Too poor to get a licence
Examine & report
Ansd June 28th 1864 Law requires that $50 be paid into the Treasury for license. Governor has no authority to issue same without payment of the fee
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
2
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