R. Loomis to Richard Yates

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Title

R. Loomis to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1863-03-09

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

508197

Transcription

Head Quarters 6th Ills Cav
Lagrange Tenn March 9th 1863

Honorable Richard Yates
Governor of the State of Ills

Governor permit me to bring to your notice Major John N. Niglas Surgeon of the 6th Ills Cavalry who has been in the service as Surgeon of our Regt Since October 1st 1861 he has performed his duties well and Skillfully and by [hard?] Service and exposure impared his health his position has obliged him to report to much younger men and junior Surgeons

Governor if by your influence you could get him a position as Brigade Surgeon you would much oblige your many friends in the 6th Cav and as But Simple Justice to a worthy man Governor hoping you many Break the fangs of all the copperheads in the State of Ills and out live all your enemies I am very Respectfully your Obedient

Servant

R. Loomis

Lt Col Comdg 6th Cav

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R. Loomis

Lt. Col 6th Cav, Regt Illvol.

La Grange March 9, 1863

Recommends Major John N. Niglas Surgeon 6th Cav to be Brigade Surgeon.

Recd Ex O March 23 63.

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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