John S. Loomis to William Hoffman

Washington D.C.

March 29 1864.

Col. Wm Hoffman.

Commissary General of Prisoners

Washington D.C.

Colonel:

I have the honor to request your attention to the cases of.

Lieutenant Worthen of 118th Ills Vols and Captain J R Muhlman Asst Adgt General 2nd Div. 21st Army Corps. (staff of Maj General Jno M Palmer) both residents of Illinois who were taken prisoners by the Confederates at Chickamanga and have since been confined in Libby Prison Richmond.

I mentioned their cases to you several days since while at your office with Lt Col Morton 84th Ill. Vols. returned from Libby Prison &c &c.

The above named are highly meritorious officers and worthy special rememberance should opportunity occur for a special exchange; and your recollection of them would be highly

esteemed by His Excellency Govr Yates, and their estimable relations & friends in Illinois

Would feel thankful for any information concerning them you may at any time be able to communicate.

Very Respectfully

Your Obt Servt

John S. Loomis

Col & ADC

Staff of Govr Yates

Address for two weeks hence.

Willards Hotel

Washington City

D C.

Letter (copy) to Col William Hoffman requesting his rememberance of them shold opportunity for exchange occur.

Washington DC

March 29 '64