Tobes to Richard Yates

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Title

Tobes to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1862-11-21

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

503238

Transcription

Decatur Nov 21

Governor Yates

I have just heard from Mr Tobes that he was sick and had been shot by a stray bullet while target shooting, the wound was not reported dangerous, but was suffering severely from lung disease he has not spoken a loud word since he left Cairo, I wish very much to go and see him, could you give me a Pass, to Memphis and return, our circumstances compell me to make this request of you, pleas excuse

Mrs Tobes


Ansd. Nov 26/62

Mrs Tobes

Decatur Nov 21/62

Wants a pass to Memphis & return to attend her sick husband.

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Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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