Title
John F. Austin to Richard Yates
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1863-04-16
Format
pdf
Language
eng
Identifier
509971
Transcription
Oregon. Ogle Co. April 16th 1863,
Honored, Sir,
I have been drilling, & have the names of Seventy five men who wish to Organize themselves into a Cavalry Company, Subject to duty in this State. We can furnish & equip Our Horses. If we can be furnished with Arms, & Uniforms, Others purpose joining our Company.
If such an Organization should meet your approbation. Please inform me concerning it & oblidge Your servent
John F. Austin
Ands. Aprl. 21/63
John F. Austin
Oregon Ogle County April 1663.
Says he has been drilling and has 70 men enrolled - wishes the Governor to accept them into the State Service they have their own horses & only wish to be armed.
no occasion for troops for State service
Recd Ex O. April 20 1863.
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
2