William H. H. Pralee to Richard Yates

Lebanon Ky November 1862

His Exc Gov. Yates

Sir I take the liberty of addressing this letter to you because I am aware that you take am interest in the welfare of all of Illinois' soldiers - as her Governor & as a man. I am one of those soldiers [NB?]

William H.H. Pralee of Arcola. Douglas Co. Ill. a private in the 79th Reg of Infantry

When I left home in the service of my Country I did so with the impression that if I was in debt whatever property I owned would be protected by law until my return - Supposing that no one could garnishee any property -

I was in debt to one Clark Gibbs about 9(80. eighty dollars on account - Since my departure he has garnisheed a note in the hands of Lewis Gornel to the amt of $75 & seized some corn in all over $100 dollars - The only means of support of an aged & widowed mother who will be nearly destitute -

If any thing can be done whereby I may be protected until my return - if you can do anything for me you will confer a faver that will be eternally remembered - it you can find time to give me the desired information I will be so happy

Yours with the greatest respect

William H. H. Pralee

Hospital No 3,

Lebanon Ky.----

Ansd Nov 1- 62

Wm H H Pralee

Hospital "No 3.

Lebanon

Nov 3. 62

Is a private in the 79" Regt, when he home, he was under the impression what little property he did pocess would be protected for the benefit of his family but while absent they garnished a note, seized his corn, leaving a poor widowed mother destitute

I have no authority to interfere in the proper execution of the law. If injustice has been done you must appeal to the proper authorities of the County A certain amount of a [illegible] man's property is exempt from exceptions and the offices taking it may be of [illegible] against in an [action?] of [illegible]