Title
Richard Yates to Daniel H. Gilmer
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1863-02-10
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
509911
Transcription
State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield Feby 10 1863
Lieut Col Gilmer
Dear Sir
Before the receipt of your letter Capt Alden had been appointed Major. I am trying to have Col. Carlin made a Brigadeer -- in that case I shall appoint you Colonel without reference to any vote.
The reason of the delay in your appointment as Lieut Colonel was that Col Dubois and others applied for reinstatement of Lieut Col O'Kean - and I waited for the result to be
known. Waiting a good while and getting no answer, (& Col Dubois agreeing,) appointed you. Afterwards authority to reinstate O'Kean came, but you had been appointed and there it ended.
Truly Yours
Rich. Yates
Copy To Lieut Col Gilmer 38th Regt Feby 12-63
Private
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
3