B.O. Carr to Richard Yates

Office Chief Quartermaster

Army of the Frontier

Springfield Mo: 27th Feb 1863

His Excellency

Richard Yates

Governor of Illinois

Governor

Yours asking a discharge or Furlough for Edward Shields teamster in Govt Supply train under my direction is at hand

In reply I have to say that the man Shields must have made an untrue Statement to you or to his Sister as he is perfectly well & has been so for some time

I would take pleasure however in complying with your request but for the fact that he is confinement & awaiting his trial before a military

commission for assault with intent to kill upon the person of a fellow teamster some weeks ago. It seems that in a quarrel he struck the man in the head with a club, injuring him so badly as to cause much doubt of his recovery

Upon enquiry I find that Shields is considered a somewhat desparate & dangerous man

As you take some interest in him I shall endeavor to see that he has a chance to defend himself at the trial & if you desire it, if he is acquitted I will allow him to quit the service

I have the honor to be

Governor Respectfully

Your Obt Servt

B O Carr

Capt & AQM.

USV

B A Carr

Chief QMaster Army of Frontier

Springfield Mo Febry 27 1863.

Has received Gov's letter requesting the discharge of Edward Shields, says his statements must be untrue as he is stout and hearty. Will try and procure his discharge

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