W. Hoffman to Richard Yates

Office of Commissary General of Prisoners,

Washington, D. C., Sept 6, 1864.

His Excellency Richard Yates.

Governor of Illinois

Sir,

I have the honor to inform you in reply to your letter of the 25th ult. transmitting petition for release of Andrew C. Hawthorn a prisoner of War, at Elmira, that under the rules of the War Department, the case must be held in reserve for the present. Meantime the prisoner will not be sent South for Exchange against his Consent.

I am Sir, Very Respectfully

Your Obedient Servant

W. Hoffman

Col. 3d Infantry

Comy. Genl. of Prisners

Col W. Hoffman.

Com. Genl of Prisoners

Washington Sept 6th 1864

The Govr's letter of 25th ulto asking release of Andrew C. Hawthorn is received.

Orders from War Dpt. are that he shall be retained there for the present. Meanwhile the prisoner will not be sent South for Exchange against his consent.

Party informed

Sept. 15,/1864