S. S. Leach to Richard Yates

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Title

S. S. Leach to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1862-04-06

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

501531

Transcription

with W. L. B. Jenney letter 11/25/62

Dixon April the 6 1862.

Gov Yates

Sir

I halve got an honerable discharge from Cheeneyes batrey for disability I have a famoley of five children and am obliged to soport them by dais worke. I wish to do what I can for my country and at the same time assist my Famoley Is thare a place in the state that you can give me for a recomend I would refur you to Cap John T. Ceeney and the within from the Engeniers of Memphis

Respectfuley yours S S Leach


S S Leach

Dixon April 6 1863.

Was discharged from the service for disability is very poor - has a wife & five children wishes a position of some kind.

Ans April 10 63

none in the gift of this Dept. - throw blame on Treasurer

Recd Ex O April 9 1863.

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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