George Hoffmann to Francis A. Hoffmann

with George Hoffman letter 11/19/64

Office Post Surgeon,

Camp Douglas, Ill's,

December 2nd, 1864.

Sir:

I embrace this opportunity and most respectfully address you with a few lines. Enclosed you will find a recommendation of Surgeon A. M. Sigmund, U.S. Vols., Medical Executive Officer, endorsed by Dr. Jas. C. Whitehill, Surgeon U.S. Vols, in Charge of Post, who had the kindness to most favorably recommending my case to you. I renewed my application on the 19th ult, and had the duplicate of the same most favorably endorsed by the Surgeons above mentioned, also by Caps. [Sponable?], Inspector-Gen'l prisoners; but Lieut. Col. Skinner, Commissary of prisoners, being still absent, the original Rolls of applicants for Oath have not been forwarded, as yet, to Washington, and consequently I was not permitted to forward to you the above mentioned duplicate. Should Col. Skinner arrive and forward the Orig'l Rolls before your departure, I will sent the duplicate also. But having at different times made applications, I presume you will have no difficulty in obtaining my release. Please Sir, do all you can for me. I anticipate the most favorable results from your personal intercession. May God crown your efforts with success is the prayer of

Your most grateful servant

George Hoffman

To

Francis A Hoffman

Lt. Governor of Illinois,

Chicago, Ills.

Hoffman George

Camp Douglas

Chicago Dec. 2nd 1864.

A rebel prisoner---wants to take oath of allegiance encloses endorsement of Post Surgeon