William J. Rutledge to Richard Yates

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Title

William J. Rutledge to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1862-07-15

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

502839

Transcription

Camp near Lagrange Tenn,

July 15th, 1862.

Hon. R. Yates

Dear Sir, learning that there is some prospect of promotion for Capt. James Rainey of the Ill, 15th, Regt, I cheerfully, & without solicitation on his part give him this humble note of approval.

Having been tolerably intimate with him during our long campaign through Missouri, & Tennessee, I have a most favorable opinion of his soldier like conduct & moral character.

Of his knowledge in Tactics & Military strategy, others will doubtless inform you who are Judges of it, but I heartily commend him as a consistent, practical man.

Yours most respectfully

Wm. J. Rutledge.


Wm J. Rutledge.

LaGrange

July 25/62

Recommdg. promotion of Cap't James Rainey of the 15th Regt Infty

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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