G. A. Wagney to Richard Yates

Nashville Tenn. Sept. 9th /64

to the honorable Richard Yates Govenor of the State of Ills.

Dear Sir

I have the honor to inquire of you as to whether, we as a few members of Baty. S. 1st. Ills. Lt. Arty. who inlisted in said Baty. 6 month after the organization with the understanding to be discharrett when the Comp. would Feb 65. but now I hear that we should serve the full 3 years, I have a familie to support in Dixon Ills.

and furthermore if we should have to serve the 3 years, would we get discharged from date of inlistment or from date of muster in, you would oblige me very much by leting me know the particulars.

yours truly

G. A. Wagey.

G.A. Wagey

Baty. S. 1st. Ills. Lt. Arty.

Nashville Tenn.

Wagey. G.A. Bat S 1st Ill Art.

Nashville Sept. 9th 1864

Says that he & some of his companions, enlisted in the Batery six months after its organization.

Wants to know if they will have to serve the whole time.

Ansd. Sept 14th 1864 P.