Richard Yates to Napolean B. Buford

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Title

Richard Yates to Napolean B. Buford

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1863-05-01

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

511686

Transcription

                                             95
                        May 1st  3
          Brig Gen'l Buford
                  Commanding Officer
                             Cairo Ills:

General:

           The bearer Mr James R Means wishes to visit the army near Vicksburgh for the purpose of procuring the body of a deceased soldier.  Mr Means is a loyal and respectable citizen of this State and I would request you to render him such assistance as he may require to accomplish his purpose.
                                                     Respectfully,
                                                     Your obed't serv't,
                                                        Rich'd Yates
                                                                       Governor

Official

Jno M. Snyder

                   a.d.c.

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

1

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