Title
Samuel Roper to Richard Yates
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1864-12-12
Rights
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds all rights and permissions.
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
513825
Transcription
Springfield Ills.
Dec 12th 1864.
His Ex Richard Yates,
Gov State of Ills.
Sir
I respectfully asK for your endorsement upon the inclosed recommendation.
The term of my Company expires on the 27th day of next February not having sufficient Veterans to retain the command. I do not wish to leave the Service And therefore asK to be Commissioned as recommended.
By granting the above, you will confer a favor.
A am Very Respt
Your Obdt Servt
Saml Roper
Capn 56th Ills, Inft.
Through P.O.
"Senatorial"
Roper Capt Sam'l
City. Dec. 12/1864.
Encloses Recommendation for his appl as Capt & ACS__ which he wishes you to endorse & return.
Endorsed & sent
Dec 14/1864
Govr
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
2
Citation
“Samuel Roper to Richard Yates,” Chronicling Illinois, accessed January 17, 2021, http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/19037.