William Wallace Mitchell to Richard Yates

502418.pdf

Title

William Wallace Mitchell to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1861-11-14

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

502418

Transcription

Springd Nov 14th 1861

Sir

Having discharged the duties which you assigned me at Cairo, and am about through with my report of the same, I am desirous of entering into more active service, therefor I most respectfully ask that you appoint me Colonel of the first Regt of Artillery which you are about to organize. I am personally acquainted with most of the Officers of Cos A, B, C, D E F & G - have a Brother Lieut in Co E -- and believe that the appointment would give satisfaction to all, as well as Lieut Col Adams & Maj Campbell. I fell that I can discharge the duties of that position, and certainly will put forth my best efforts to do so to your entire satisfaction.

I have the honor to be

Your Obt Servt

Wm Wallace Mitchell


To Hon Richd Yates

Gov Illinois


Wm Wallace Mitchell

Novr. 14. 1861.

Asking appointment as Col. of 1st Reg Artillery.

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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