Isham N. Haynie to Richard Yates

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Title

Isham N. Haynie to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1862-08-18

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

504019

Transcription

Bethel Tenn

Aug 18 1862

Govr Richd Yates

Sir

I understand that Col Sanford now Lt Col 48th Ill Vol desires promotion in some newly organized Regiment. He has not requested me to do so & yet I desire to say his promotion would afford me pleasure and if you can give him a position as Colonel of a Regiment organizing I shall be gratified.

As to his ability and fitness, for the position I need not speak Yo know that as well as I do

I remain with respect

truly your obt servt

I N Haynie

Col 48th Ill Vol Infy


48th Ills

Col I N. Haynie

Bethel Tenn Aug 18th 62

Understands that Col Sanford now Lt Col of 48th Ills wishes Colcy of some new regt. Would be gratified in seeing him promoted & speaks highly of his ability.

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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