Guy C. Ward to Richard Yates

501976.pdf

Title

Guy C. Ward to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1862-08-12

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

501976

Transcription

With A.L. Chetlain letter 8/12/62

Camp near Corinth August 12th/62

To his Excellency Richard Yates

Governer of State of Illinois

I take pleasure in joining with the Col Commdg in recommending to your notice for promotion Sergt Norton W Campbell now on recruiting Service with Lieut Magner at Paris Illinois,, He has been a member of my Company since Apr 26th 1861 Was present at the Battles of Fort Henry,, Donelson and Shiloh and in Command of the Company while making the approach to Corinth,, Is a brave deserving soldier and worthy of promotion

Respt Your Obt Servt

Guy C Ward Capt 12th Ills

Commanding Co G

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

1

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