Title
J. D. Ward to Richard Yates
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1864-11-29
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
513727
Transcription
Chicago Nov 29 1864
To His Excellency
Rich'd Yates
Gov of Ill.
Mr A Guthrie who will hand or send you this is an old and very highly respected citizen of this county - He holds positions of Steamboat Boiler Inspector for this district, and is a patriotic and worthy man -
He has recently lost a son-in-law who was in the Gunboat Service, on the Mississippi River, & desires your aid in getting down the river for the body of his son_ Any thing you may do for him will be fully appreciated by him & by Your Obnt Servt
J.D. Ward
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
1