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

501983

Transcription

Private!

Jackson Tenn. Aug 12. 1862

His Excellency

Richard Yates

Govr. &c.

Sir:

I think I could afford some information and assistance in regard to the refilling our old regiments

Ask the Secretary of War to order me to visit you at Springfield for that purpose, or on business connected with the service of Illinois Volunteers, and oblige me.

Yours truly

John A McClernand

Write Sec. of War earnestly & write McClernand have written - will be glad if can come &c


Gen. John. A. McClernand

asks the Gov. to write to Secy of War to allow him to come to Springfield on business connected with the raising of the new vol. force.

Wrote to War Dept & Gen McC Augt 19

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Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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