Title
John A. McClernand to Richard Yates
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1861-11-02
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
502307
Transcription
Brigade Head Quarters.
Camp Cairo, Nov. 2nd 1861.
His Excellency
Richd Yates
Govr &c.
Sir:
Lt Col. Harrington of the 27th Ill. Reg. has heard with much interest of your purpose to organize an artillery regiment.
He has the advantage of military instruction at West Point and of experience in the field, and [illegible] is an active and dilligent soldier. He would accept the command of the proposed regiment and I think the public service would be promoted by giving it to him. I would be much gratified if you should find it consistent with your sense of public Duty to do so.
Yours respectfully
John A. MClernand
John A. McClernand
Cairo, Nov 2, 61.
Recommending Lt Col Harrington
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
2