Eliza Bugbee to Richard Yates

Chicago Ill

Oct. 25th 1864

To Gov Richard Yates

Honored Sir-

I write to procure through you a pass to & from Willitts Point, New York Harbor to bring a sick son from the Grant General Hospital. My Son has served nearly three years and has seen hard service in the Army of the Potomac he now lies sick at the above named place.

I am a Massachusetts Lady & my son inlisted there, and since the death of my other [two?] sons I have come to reside here I have but one son and all my means of support through this war. If I was in Boston I could procure a pass through Gov. Andrews as I am well acquainted with him. My son William H. Bugbee was Capt of the First Excelsior Brigade. He and myself equipped the First Company of that & it was about the first that left Boston for the seat of War and I feel that I am not asking too much of you. If you can procure me one please do so at once & receive the Greatful thanks of your humble sevt

If you cannot please write me at once & very much oblige.

Mrs. Eliza Bugbee

Please address Box 4146.

Mrs. Eliza Bugbee

Box 4146. Chicago Oct 24th 64

Wants Govr to give her a pass to & from Willets Point N.Y. to bring home her son from Grant Genl Hospital.

Ans.