W. C. Flagg to Richard Yates

503062.pdf

Title

W. C. Flagg to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1862-07-24

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

503062

Transcription

Moro. Madison Co Ills.

July 26 1862.

Gov Richard Yates

Springfield Ills

Dear Sir

E.H. Burgess Wagon Master in the 9th Regt Ills Volunteers and a personal friend of mine has written me requesting that I should endeavor to get for him the place of Quarter Master in one of the new regiments, and as I believe the appointment is made by yourself I write you concerning it

Mr Burgess I believe will abide the Jeffersonian test of honesty capability and faithfulness to the Constitution He entered the Service last summer leaving a wife and child who are still dependent on him for support. Enlisting as a private he acted first as assistant quartermaster and latterly as wagon master. He is a person of good education: of good business capacity and education; will not steal; and was a working live Republican in '60!


As I make it a rule to ask few favors for myself I feel that you will be able to do something for my friends if I have any claims on your good offices. I hope you will be able to do something for Mr Burgess

Yours for Union and Liberty

W C . Flagg


W.C. Flagg

Moro Ill July 26. 62.

On behalf of E.H. Burgess Wagon Master of the 9th Ills and a personal friend Desires appointment of Quarter Master in one of the new Regiments

Very strong letter

[illegible] sent Aug 13

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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