Title
Thomas J. Turner to Richard Yates
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1864-12-01
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
513749
Transcription
Law and Collection Office
of
THOS. J. TURNER,
MUNN'S BUILDING.
_______________....____________________
Freeport, Ill. Dec 2'd 1864,
His Excellency Ri'd Yates
Gov of Illinois
Dear Sir
I have this day given St Ed R Lord a letter recommending him as a suitable person to be appointed Paymaster in the army Mr Lord will see you and I sincerely (assure?) you to assist him in that application He is one of our most influential citizens and an ardent friend of yours and would do honor to the position
Sincerely Yours
Thos J Turner
Hon Thos J Turner Freeport Ills
To Gov Yates
Recommends that E R Lord be appointed asst Paymaster in the Army _ see indorsement below
Gave Lord letter to Sec of War Dec 6' 1864
S.
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
2