Title
Benjamin M. Prentiss to Richard Yates
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1861-06-25
Language
en
Identifier
500480
Transcription
CAMP DEFIANCE. ARTILLERY DEPARTMENT, Cairo, Ill., June 25th 1861.
Sir
The bearer of these lines Mr Hugo Hollan a Hungarian, had as his papers will show served as Major in the Hungarian Cavalry, and is anxious to serve the U.S. his adopted Country, in my estimation he will make a very efficient cavalry Officer.
I have the honor Sir to be
your Obedient Servant
B.M. Prentiss
Brig Genl
To his Excellency Gov. Richard Yates.
Springfield Ill's
Gen B.M. Prentiss recommending Hugo Holland
File among "Applications for Office"
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
2