Title
Stephen A. Hurlbut to Richard Yates
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1862-07-24
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
503058
Transcription
Head Qrs 4th Div
Camp near Memphis
July 25th 1862
His Excy Richard Yates
Governor of the State of Illinois
Sir
I take the liberty of suggesting the propriety & efficacy of filling some of the Line Commissions in the New Regiments with tried non-commissioned officers from the old in reasonable proportions & commence by recommending for 1st Lieut Sergeant Lemuel O. Gilman Co. B. 15th Ills.
I have the honor to be
Your Obt Servt
S. A. Hurlbut
Brig Genl USA
S. A. Hurlbut
Brig. Genl.
Memphis, July 25. 62
Advises filling line commissions in New Regiments with tried non-comd officers Names Sergt Lemuel O. Gilman Co B. 15th Ill vide letter from Gilman enclosed.
Yes & I will write a letter.
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
2