Title
Richard Yates to J. Blackburn Jones
            Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
            Date
1863-10-06
            Format
pdf
            Language
en
            Identifier
512762
            Transcription
October 6th 3.
J Blackburn Jones Esqr. Evanston Cook Co Ills.
Dear Sir:
I am in receipt of your letter to the Secretary of War, of 21st Sept requesting commission in Colored Volunteers & enclosing letter from General Thomas to you of date Sept 5th '63. These papers are referred to me with endorsement that you have passed the board at Cincinnati and have been recommended for appointment as Colonel &c &c.
When considering the subject of appointment to field positions of colored regiments which may be raised in Illinois, I will take pleasure in considering your application & you will be further [addressed?]
Very Respectfully Richd Yates Governor
Status
Complete
            Percent Completed
100
            Weight
20
            Original Format
1
            

