B. F. Garrett to Unknown

With William H. Ashburn letter 6/19/62

Paducah, Ky

May 26th 1862

Commanding Officer

Paducah Ky

Sir

The bearer hereof William H. Ashburn a private of Company "K" 2nd Illinois Cavalry, having lost two horses in the Service, one - having been stolen while at Columbus, by the enemy. the other having died; - is desirous of going to his home in Illinois to procure another. As he is entirely unable to perform the duties of a Cavalry Soldier without a horse and there being no Chance to procure one it is urgently desired that he may be permitted to go. I have the honor to be

Very Respectfully

Your. Obt. Servant

B. F. Garrett.

1st Lt Comdg Co K 2d Reg Ills Cav Vol

Approved & Respectfully referred

Quincy M Neil

Major Comding

approved

S. Noble

Col Commanding Post