Mrs. A. G. Hoge to Richard Yates

Chicago July 29th 1864.

Govenor Yates,

Dear Sir,

Your very kind letter has been this day received. I thank you kindly for the promise you give, of applying at once to Head Quarters, Washington, for my son's transfer. Capt. Potter informed me that Capt. Campbell had the privilege of asking for assistance; that he, Capt. Potter, knew he required it & if you suggested, would ask for it. that Capt. Campbell had the privilege of suggesting the person to assist him, & that if you made the request at Wash, it would be complied with. This is precisely as I understand the matter. I may have misunderstood. However that may be, I feel well assured, that a request from you in the matter, if put on personal grounds, as you did for me once, be

fore, would be promptly answered in the affirmative. I should not feel in so much haste, but August is just at hand, & as this is my son's second summer in the South, & he has been threatened with fever, it would be a great relief if he could come north

His name is Holmes Hoge A. Q. M., rank Captain, now on duty as Post Quartermaster, Port Hudson, La. I called to see Capt. Potter today, but he was out of the city.

Hoping to hear from you soon, favorably, & reiterating my thanks for your many kindnesses,

I remain yours truly,

and gratefully,

Mrs. A. H. Hoge.

Hoge Mrs A. H.

Chicago July 29th 1864.

Has received Governors letter, Capt. Porter informed her that Capt C. had privilege of asking for assistance. Thinks a request from Governor put on personal grounds will be promptly answered. His name is Holmes Hoge Capt & A. Q. M. Port Hudson

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