Title
Samuel Y. Perce to Richard Yates
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1863-04-15
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
506635
Transcription
Sir
I desire to raise a Regiment of Black men for the Military Service of the United States, and to associate with me therein Edwin G Ferris and Seymour E Treat If we can be commissioned for that purpose
Will you be kind enough to inform me what course to pursue in order to accomplish my purpose
Polo Ogle County Ill
April 15th/63
Respectfully
Samuel Y Perce
To Hon Richard Yates
Governor
Ansd. Apl. 21 63
Saml Y Perce
Polo Ogle Co Apl 15 63
Desires to raise a Colored Regt and wishes to know what course to pursue to enable him to accomplish his purpose.
Apply to Sec. War
Recd Ex O April 17 1863
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
2