J. D. Ward to Richard Yates

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Title

J. D. Ward to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1864-11-29

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

513727

Transcription

                              Chicago Nov 29 1864

To His Excellency

             Rich'd Yates
                   Gov of Ill.
     Mr A Guthrie who will hand or send you this is an old and very highly respected citizen of this county - He holds positions of Steamboat Boiler Inspector for this district, and is a patriotic and worthy man -
     He has recently lost a son-in-law who was in the Gunboat Service, on the Mississippi River, & desires your aid in getting down the river for the body of his son_  Any thing you may do for him will be fully appreciated by him & by   Your Obnt Servt
                                                                 J.D. Ward

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

1

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