Title
J.D. Ward to Richard Yates
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1863-03-31
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
508378
Transcription
Chicago March 31st 1863
Sir:
Can Capt Reuben Cleveland and other responsible & experienced military men get authority to raise a regiment of Cavalry in this Section?
It is believed that such a regiment could be raised now in view of the probability of a draft.
Your obnt Servt
J.D. Ward
To
His Excellency
Richard Yates
Gov of Ill.
Ansd
J. D. Ward
Chicago March 31st/63
Wishes to know if Capt Reuben Cleveland and other men of experience would be allowed to raise a Cav reg in that part of the state?
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
2