Simon Cameron to Richard Yates

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Title

Simon Cameron to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1861-10-03

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

502185

Transcription

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State of Illinois

War Department

Washington Oct 3 1861

Gov Yates

Springfield, Ills

Dear Sir

After consultation with the President we have concluded to authorize Dr Wm M Chambers of Illinois to raise a Brigade of four Regiments of Infantry, native born Kentuckian now residents of Illinois to serve for three years or during the War

As the several regimental organizations are filled they will be sent to Kentucky for service. Please furnish such aid and facilities as may be necessary to organize promptly

(Signed) Simon Cameron

Secy of War.


Copy

letter from Sec'y of War authorizing Dr Wm M Chambers to raise a Brigade of Infantry.

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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