Henry C. Coffman to Richard Yates

Jacksonville November 28. 1862

To his Excellency

Gov Yates

Sir

I have just returned from Cairo, where I have been on a visit to my husband, summoned by the news of his severe illness. On my arrival there I found him on a Steam Boat, bound for Memphis, having failed to obtain a furlough to come home. Knowing you to be a kind friend of my husband, and advised by my friends that your influence may obtain permission for him to come home I apply to you for that purpose. I do it with confidence knowing you are a friend of my husband and will readily see the advantages of his being at home for me to nurse. You will confer a favor by informing me immediately if you have any influences, and will use it, for if you have not, I then shall join him at all hazards

Yours Respectfully

Mrs Henry C Coffman

Mrs Henry C. Coffman

Jacksonville Nov. 28. 62

Has been to Cairo on a visit to her husband, who is seriously ill. Found him on a boat bound for Memphis. Desires Gov. to use his influence to obtain a furlough for him, to give him an opportunity to come home and receive the attention of his friends.

Judge Moses will answer this - writing proper letters

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