Francis Cleaveland to Richard Yates

Chattanooga,

Tenn. Jan 13th. 64.

R. Yates

Sir there being considerable misunderstanding in reguard to the expiration of our time, I thought I would write you a fiew lines in reguard to it. Some say we go out in June, some say July, others say August &c. &c. now dear Sir, if you will take the trouble to write just a fiew lines & tell me when our time expires, you will confer a great favor not only upon me, but manny others.

Ever Your

Humble Servt.

Serg. Francis Cleaveland,

Direct Francis Cleaveland. Co B.

Convalescent Camp Sheridans

Division. 4th A. C.

Chattanooga Tenn.

the number of the regt is the 27th Ills. our co is E.

Cleaveland Frances

Chattanooga Jany 13 1864

Wishes to know when the term of enlistment of 27th Regt will expire.

Ascertain & answer soon

Executive Office Jany 23 64