Title
William K. Strong to Richard Yates
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1862-06-11
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
502662
Transcription
Head Quarters District of Cairo, Cairo, Ill. June 11th 1862.
To.
Gov Yates.
Springfield.
Ill. Dear Sir.
The commission you have had the kindness to grant me as Lieutenant of Illinois Volunteers was received this morning. Accept my warmest thanks for your kindness in placing me in the important position you have. And rest assured I will endeavor to do my utmost to help crush down this rebellion and merit the honor you have deemed proper to confer on me. With my warmest wishes for your health and happiness. I remain with respect
Your Obt Sv't.
Wm.K. Strong Junior.
Lieut Ill Vols.
Wm K. Strong Jr.
Cairo June 11
Returning thanks for his appointment to a Lieutenancy.
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
2