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71 and 73 Duane St
New York Nov 22/62
His Excellency
Richard Yates
Dear Sir
At Corinth the Rebels captured several soldiers belonging to the Eleventh Illinois Cavalry, they were paroled and sent this way. While quartered in the Park Barracks awaiting transportation to springfield several of them got drunk were arrested and taken to Rikers Island. While under the influence of liquor they were induced to Enlist in a New York Regiment and received fifty dollars bounty which has been spent. The authorities have called my attention to it. What shall I do in the matter.
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
W. C. Hurd
W.C. Hurd.
71 & 73 Duane St.
New York, Nov. 22.
Several soldiers belonging to the 11th. Illinois Cavalry were captured at Corinth, Paroled and sent to New York; while quartered in the Park barracks they got drunk & were sent to Riker's Island; while under the influence of liquor were induced to enlist in a New York Regt. & rec'd $50 bounty; this has been spent & they have no money: Authorities called his attention to it; wants to know what he will do.