Richard Yates to William Hoffman

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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

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