Thomas E. Pierson to Unknown

Rome. ga. Sept 29th 1864

Dear Sir

     It is of the most importance that i now sit down to pen a few lines to ask mercy from you as a favor.  i belong to the 64th Ills Vol. inf. i have been out for some time now. and i got a letter from my father who is very sick and wanted me to get a furlough if i could.  i left him all alone last fall and enlisted in the 64 Ills.  i am the 5th of our family in the army.  so i thought i would ask you to intercede for me so as i could get a furlough and go to see him so as to cheer him in his old days.  i ask it for his sake no more at present.

               I remain your Humble Servant

                  Thomas E. Pierson

              Rome. ga. Pierson. Division 2

              Box 22 in care of doctor J.A. Jacobs. in charge.

P.S. i belong to Co. g 64th Regiment Ills Vol

Pierson Tho,s E

In Hospital

Rome Ga Sept 29th 1864

Belongs to Co. "G" 64th Regt

Wants a furlough to go home to see his old father & c

Au"d a fur appd for (Posten?