Nathaniel Niles to Richard Yates

501021.pdf

Title

Nathaniel Niles to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1861-09-10

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

501021

Transcription

Belleville Ills. Sept. 10, 1861

His Exl Richard Yates Govr of Illinois

Dr Sir: I would be pleased to receive an appointment as Colonel of one of the Infantry regiments now in course of being raised in Illinois under your supervision for the service of the Federal Government; and I respectfully apply to you for the same, hoping if you consider my appointment consistent with the good of the service and the public interest that my wishes in this respect may be gratified

Respectfully your Obt. servt.

Nathl Niles


Nath Niles

Belleville

Wishes to be appointed Colonel.

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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