George Manierre to Richard Yates

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Title

George Manierre to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1861-10-22

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

502260

Transcription

With E.M. Haines letter 10/24/61

Chicago, Oct 22 1861

Hon Richard Yates,

Governor of State of Illinois

Dear Sir,

I am well acquainted with Saml F. Miller Esqr & have been for a number of years. He is a gentleman of great personal worth and high attainments practically & scientifically, in his profession of Civil Engineer.

He desires authority to organize a Regiment or Battalion of Engineers & Mechanics for the military service and I do most cordially recommend him to your Excellency as eminently fitted for that service.

Very truly & respy yrs

George Manierre

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

1

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