John A. Cook to Richard Yates

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Title

John A. Cook to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1862-08-18

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

504005

Transcription

__Cook__

John A.

Surgeon.

Issue Permit


Pavillion Ill Aug 18th 62

Hon Rich Yates

Dear Sir

For fear you have not gotten my letter written Aug 8th I again write to you offering my services as Surgeon or Asst Surgeon.

In seeing men all around me leaving their houses business, and comfortable firesides to fight for that noble old flag and our country I cannot remain behind, if I can be of any use to my country in this its most trying hour therefore I have made up my mind to leave all and help defend my government. Please answer soon

Your most Obt Servt

John A Cook M.D.

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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