Title
Unknown to Hecker
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1862-07-16
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
502843
Transcription
State of Illinois
Executive Department.
Springfield July 16 1862
Col Hecker
Dear Sir:
I would respectfully recommend & suggest Mr. Frederick Fries of Jacksonville to be sutler of your Regiment. he is an influential German very intelligent & of good business habits & John Brensing Republican Home at Belleville Ills will be his partner. I have known Fries for some time, is honest & Capable, & one of the leading men among the Germans of his Section. I have every confidence in his integrity & qualifications for this position, and have no hesitation in highly recommending him to your notice. You cannot get a better man, let me hear from you soon.
Very Respectfully
Col Hecker
July 16/62
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
2