Title
Richard Yates to William Hoffman
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1864-06-20
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
510156
Transcription
June 20th [186]4
Col Wm Hoffman.
Commissary General of Prisoners
Washington City D. C.
Colonel Mr. William Alderdice of this City a worthy and loyal old man had a son Thomas Alderdice who went south four or five years since to seek employment and was unable to get away when the war broke out and was forced into the rebel Army - He was taken prisoner by our forces at battle of Mission Ridge and to a Prisoner of War at Rock Island Ills. and earnestly desires to be released upon oath of allegiance. I would respectfully request that he may be discharged if [illegible] & consistent. Please cause report on his case to be sent me.
Very Respty
Richd Yates
Governor.
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
1