John P. Haslett to Richard Yates

Head Quarters, Camp Butler, Illinois.

Sept 13th 1864.

Gov: Richard Yates

Your Excellency I have the honour to reply to the request you made respecting the release of a man confined here named James Ball

Said Ball was sent to this post by Order of Capt Fithian (Provost Marshal 7th Dist.of this State) with descriptive papers &c to be forwarded to His Regt as a Deserter

He was sent from this camp yesterday (12th Inst) to Schofield Barracks if you desire His release you will have to communicate with that Post

I am Sir Verry Respectfully

Your Obt Svt

John P Haslett

Col: 147th Regt P.V. Comdg Camp Butler

His Excellency Gov: Richd Yates Springfield Ill:

Col. J.P. Haslett

Camp. Butler. Sept 13/64

Has received Govr's request for release of John Ball Says he was sent there by Pro. Mar. Fithian, of 7th Dist, to be forwarded to his regiment as a deserter & was sent yesterday to Schofield Barracks.

Party informed Sept 15th 1864