Title
Joseph Hooker to Richard Yates
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1864-09-18
Format
pdf
Language
eng
Identifier
516377
Transcription
Unofficial
Gov Yates - -
Dear Governor
On recep't of your telegram regarding Myers I made application to Secretary of War in his behalf & received in reply that the appointment was vested in the Commander of the Post. He will be with you in a few days & I shall send this to confirm with you in making the appointment.
Permit me to congratulate you on the result of the election in your glorious state
May you realize every aspiration of yours
Very truly Yours
Joseph Hooker
Nov 16.
Hooker Maj. Gen. Joseph
Cincinnati Nov 16th 1864
Telegraphed to Sect'y of War in behalf of Myers & was informed in answer that his app't could be made by the Commander of Post.
Congratulates on result of Election
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
3