A. W. Yates to Richard Yates

Governors Island New York Harbor N.Y. Nov the 7./64

Governor Yates

Dear Cousin I take the present opportunity of droping you a few lines to let you know that I am well, and hope this will find you enjoying the same great blessing Cousin I am sorry to say to you that I was made A prisoner of war last summer at the capture of Fort Morgan which was taken the 23rd of August last, I was sent from there to New Orleans remained there some 3 weeks and sent to the above mentioned It is rumored that we will leave here soon but I cant tell myself this is a very healthy place and good quarters Dear Cousin you will oblige me very much by sending me some $10.00 or 15.00 in money and if ever I can do anything for you I will take pleasure in doing so. please answer this soon Direct to me as above A prisoner of war Co, B, 1st Tenn Arty care of Lt McKim Provost Marshall of Governors Island my best regards to your family I will come to a close hoping to hear from you soon nomore only I remain your most affectionate and Loving cousin until Death

A. W. Yates

Yates A. W.

Governors Island

N.Y. Harbor Nov 7th 64

Requests Goov to send him $10 or $15 in money as he is a prisoner of war & out of clothes

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Referred to Gov no ans

Snyder

Claims to be a cousin & made prisoner at capture of Fort Morgan.

Co. "B", 1st Tenn Arty.