Richard Yates to Edwin M. Stanton

Richard Yates to Edwin M. Stanton

Gov. Richard Yates requests the Secretary of War to have Jonathan Bergen and Thomas Clark discharged from the service because they enlisted without the permission of their parents. On January 22, 1863, Lincoln writes on the verso that "The families to which these boys belong are among my old acquaintances." The file note states: "Respectfully forwarded to the Secty of War."

Lincoln, Abraham; Yates, Richard

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

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State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield Jany 12th, 1863

Hon. E. M. Stanton Sec’y of War

Sir:

Thomas E Clark and Jonathan C Bergen of Petersburgh in this State respectively 17 and 16 years of age left home some time during the last month without the consent of their parents and joined the 2nd Reg’t U.S Cavalry stationed at Carlyle Barrack Pa.

Messrs Clark & Bergen are both respectable & loyal citizens and you will oblige me by discharging these boys the service of the United States. I am Sir,

Respectfully

Your obedt serv’t

Rich,d Yates

Governor

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Gov. Yates –

The families to which these boys belong are among my old acquaintance.

A.Lincoln

Jan. 22. 1863.

Respectfully forwarded to the Secty of War J.B.S. Trud Del for Oak Twp

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