Israil Magmuson to Richard Yates

Springfield. Jale. Jan 14. 1865

Mr. Governer Yats

Sir As A poor Crippeled Solder of my cuntry. Voaid of my right arm. it is cut of at the Sholder. wich makes it neserysary for me with out muney without frends. aff to rite for A favor from one wich he and he alone can grant i am Honerabley Dischargd from the 20 endieania infentry Co Dischardge from the Hospitial at Philidelphia on the 14 Day of March 1864 i am in Jale chardge with Steeling a coat Valyoud at 7 Dolers wich the Said coat i picked up on the Sideworlk if it was Stolen i cannot helpt that butt i found it on the Side worlk and i am under A 300 Doller bail wich i could not give i am a Stranger in this citty i have only been hear 4 Days so you see i got no frends

so hoppin your honner will please to help me in this case as you see Best i remane a Solder and frend to my Country

yours truly Israil Magmuson

Springfield Jale

P. S please to Rember that i Shall have to lie in Jale 2 or 3 munts if you don't Doo Something for me

Please to excuse me for being So bold as to ask this favor from you but you are the Only man that can befrend me in this hour of need in the Name of my Country i ask your asesentince to get me out of Jale

to Governor Yats

Springfield

San. Co. Ills.

Magmussen Israel

Springfield Jail Jany 14th 65

Served three years in Army, is now in jail and wants to be released and reenlist.