Charles Legg to Richard Yates

Avon Ill Dec 29/63

Gov Yates Dear Sir

I am requested by a lady to write this letter to you it is an act of kindness she asks of you

her Husband left her to go and fight the battles of his Countrey he has gone he has been through battles and has faught like a brave man

he has never asked for a furlough to come home nor has he made the Government any expence that any soldier can avoid

he is now sick at Murfreesboro and has written home for his wife to rais means and send for him

she is poor and cannot raise the money to pay the expence of so long a journey

She is poor but she still has the same love for her Husband as any one has that are worth their thousands she is anxious to get him home

she is not able to go herself she is just getting up from a fit of sickness

so I have Vollenteerd to go after him

I write to you in her behalf for a free pass over the railroads and on the rivers to get there and back

waiting for an answer

I remain yours truly

Chas. Legg

The soldiers name is Jasper Juper

Ansd Feby 6 63

Charles Legg

Avon

Writes in behalf of a lady who's Husband is very sick at Murfreesboro - they are quite poor. have no money. He wishes a pass to go after him and bring him home

State cannot furnish transportation - send his letter to Gen Wright