Louis H. Pelouze to Richard Yates

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Title

Louis H. Pelouze to Richard Yates

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1864-10-21

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

509722

Transcription

War Department Washington City October 21st, 1864

Sir:

Your communication of the 11th instant, addressed to the President, has been received, and I am instructed to inform you, in reply thereto, that the Department is using every means in its power to affect a general exchange of prisoners of war, and it is hoped that a release will be soon procured for Lieutenant Edward P. Strickland, son of George Strickland, Esq., of Springfield, in whose behalf you write.

Very Respectfully, Your Obedient Servant, Louise H. Pelouze Asst. Adjt. Gen'l.

His Excellency Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois, Springfield, Illinois


Pelouze, Lewis H. Ast. Adjt. Genl

Washington Oct 21st 64

Reply to appln for Exchange of Lt. Strickland

Official copy sent to Strickland, Oct 26/64 Porter

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

2

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