Title
W. S. Ford to Richard Yates
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1861-06-19
Language
en
Identifier
500445
Transcription
Clinton June 19th 1861
Gov. Rich Yates
After my compliment I would ask a favour of your Excellency for a pass to Cairo, as I think the chances are good for me to obtain a place in the Army and my purse is to short to reach them as I have been informed that you could pass. Persons.
Your Friend
W.S. Ford
P.S.
Poor people has poor ways as I have spent all my means to get a Situation I ask of those who has the power which has not been much Extend to a Poor Mechanic who has to Labour.
W.S. Ford
W.S. Ford
Wants pass.
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
2