Title
John Gilbert and J. M. Ramm to Richard Yates
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1862-08-11
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
501952
Transcription
Golconda, Ill. Aug 11th 1862
Hon. Richard Yates
Governor of the
State of Illinois
Sir
We would most respectfully recomend John Lemmons as a suitable person as second Lieutenant he wishes an appointment as such in the Nine Months troops that are to be drafted from this State.
Mr Lemmons is a resident of this County and is strictly loyal, and served through the Mexican War.
Respectfully
John Gilbert
J. M. Ramm
John Gilbert
&
J M Ramm
Golconda Ills. Aug 11. 62.
Recommend Mr John Lemmons for position of Lieut in the "Nine months" "troops to be drafted from this State."
Ansd Sept. 16.
Lieuts. are elected by the men (so generally independent
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
2