John A. McClernand to Richard Yates

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Title

John A. McClernand to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1862-08-12

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

501978

Transcription

Jackson Tenn.

Aug 12th 1862.

His Excellency

Richd Yates.

Sir,

I take great pleasure in presenting to you, the bearer, Dr. Seely, of Pittsfield, Ill. lately employed as a surgeon in my army.

He is a model man and officer, and I hope it will in your power to appoint him surgeon of one of the new regiments. He deserves it.

Your friend & obt. sert

John A. McClernand


Gen J A McClernand & Maj J. J. Mudd

August 62

Highly recommending Dr. E M Seeley for Surgeon

Dr was seen

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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