Title
J. Arnold to Richard Yates
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1864-08-05
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
509056
Transcription
Springfield Illinois
August 5th 1864.
Richd Yates -
Govenor State of Illinois
Enclosed please find the letter spoken off by me containing the Sec of War's decision in reference to the 10,000 stand of arms in my possession. I have to respectfully decline to issue the arms called for in your order of the 4th inst without first consulting the Chief of Ordnance U.S.A.
Very Respectfully
Your obt Servt
I Arnold Jr
1st Lieut of Ordnance
J. Arnold Jr
Lt of Ordnance
Springfield Aug 4 64
Encloses letter from Chief Ordnance copy, and declines to issue arms as requested by Governor.
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Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
2