C.H. Gibons to Richard Yates

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Title

C.H. Gibons to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1863-03-31

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

508385

Transcription

Princeton March 31. A.D. 1863

Gov. R. Yates.

Sir, I have been in the Cavalry Service, with the fifth Iowa Volunteers, for fifteen months, I was discharged last Nov. by reason of General Order No 125 dated Sept 6th 1862, at A.G.O. Washington, D.C.

Being a Noncommissioned Officer on the Battallion Staff.

Recovering from ill health during the Winter. Illinoise is my home, and wishing to return into Cavalry Service, as it is my choice,

After seeing so much Service, I do not wish to reenlist as a private, knowing I am capable to Command as I am to obey Commands, Therefore, I would beg your Honor, if you can grant it


Giving me a Commission in one of the Cavalry Regmt of this State,

Respt,

C.H. Gibons,

Princeton Bureau Cos. Ill.

Gov. Richard. Yates Springfield Illinoise


C.H. Gibbons Princeton March 31st /63

Would like a position in some Illinois Cav Reg. Has been in the 5th Iowa Cav. Reg for fifteen months Discharged under General Order 126. thinks he is capable of Commanding as well as obeying Commands.

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

3

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