Warren W. Armstrong to Richard Yates

Platteville Jan 23rd 1865 Gov Yates Honored Sir I Warren W. Armstrong Soldier of the 14 & 15th Ill Vet Bat was taken prisoner on the 4th day of Oct/64 and was paroled on the [20?] day of Nov I received a furlough on the 6th day of Dec to the [illegible] day of Jan 1865 at which time I was to report at Camp Chase Ohio but not hearing of our exchange and my health not being very good I have neglected to do so [illegible] to this date a few days ago I was informed by a paroled soldier that we was exchanged and that the exchanged soldiers were removed from camp Chase. and now that I am wishing to return to my duty as a soldier

to my country I write this to you to enquire where I have to report and if you will be kind enough to furnish me with transportation as I received only two months pay when I received my furlough and am short of means Your attention to the above will much oblidge, your obedient servent Warren W. Armstrong address W. M Armstrong Platteville Grant County Wis

Armstrong W. M. Platteville Wis Jany 23 65 wants to know where he must report was furloughed from Camp Chase. Also if you can give him transportation Ansd Feby 7/65