E. A. Carr to Richard Yates

Hd. Qrs. St Louis Dist.

Mch. 5. 63

I have no authority to grant this furlough, neither has the Comdr. of the Department.

E. A. Carr

Brig Gen. Comdg

[Disch?]

Col Hirschback

See Col Loomis and ascertain who we are to write to for furloughs -- transfers discharges &c

August Whiting.

1st Lt Co E. 2nd Ill Cav

Benton Barracks

St. Louis.

Is a prisoner of war -- wishes the Gov to request Gen Carr to allow him to go home untill exchanged -- as his health is delicate -- and he has nothing to do.

(over)

Send him a request to Gen Carr

Feby 4th 1863.

Respectfully referred to Brig. Genl. E.A Carr with the request that a furlough be granted. Richd Yates Gov

Official

S. Hirschbach

A de C.