52. Iowa Gov. Samuel J. Kirkwood to Lincoln on military governorship of Arkansas
Title
52. Iowa Gov. Samuel J. Kirkwood to Lincoln on military governorship of Arkansas
Subject
Description
Letter from Iowa Governor Samuel J. Kirkwood to Abraham Lincoln recommending Brigadier General George C. Strong for military governorship of Arkansas. February 5, 1863. Copy.
Date
1863-02-05
Contributor
Becki Plunkett and Stephen Vincent
Rights
Copyright State Historical Society of Iowa. Information at http://www.iowahistory.org/libraries/services-and-fees/conditions-for-image-reproductions.html
Digital Reproduction Information
Original scanned at 600 dpi w/ sRGB color space.
Repository
State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines
Repository Collection
State Archives of Iowa: Record Group 43 (Governor)
Digital item created
11/6/2008
Transcription
St. Louis[,] Mo. February 5th 1863 His Excellency the President I am informed there will probably be a change in the Military Governorship of Arkansas and in my judgement [sic] such change is desirable. Should this be done the name of Brig. Gen. [William K.] Strong has been suggested as that of a proper person to fill the vacancy. I very cordially endorse this suggestion. Gen. Strong is an unconditional Union man and a hearty and earnest supporter of your administration and policy. Permit me to express my profound conviction that neither your administration nor policy can result honorably and successfully to the country, & yourself unless your subordinates earnestly support the one and the other. Very Respectfully Your Ob[edien]t Serv[an]t[,] Samuel J. Kirkwood