A. Montgomery to Richard Yates

                       Georgetown D. C.
                              March 8th 1864

My dear Governor,

                      Through the malicious misrepresentations of certain unprincipled men in Pittsburgh I have got into trouble with Mr. Staunton.  The interest you were pleased to manifest in me during one short acquaintance emboldens me to apply to you to extricate me from this dilemma.  My friend Mr. Phelps informed me that he has spoken to you upon the subject.
 I assure you I have been most unjustly and cruelly treated, and that there is no man, in the Army or out of it, who would more cheerfully give his life

in deference of our glorious flag and in support of the government, than your humble servant. G- is painful to me to speak of myself in terms so liable to be construed as essential a boastful spirit, but the occasion seems to demand it, and I feel assured that your governors nature will not wrong me in this respect.

  Your know best how best to serve me, in this dilemma.  I can only suggest that perhaps an appeal to his Excellency the President would be most effective.  Please consult with Mr Phelps upon this point. 

                                                                  I am dear Sir
                                                                      Most respectfully & truly
                                                                              Yours _ _ 
                                                                              A. Montgomery

                                               Governor Richard Yates
                                                      Springfield
                                                               Illinois

Montgomery. A

    Georgetown. D. C.
              March 8. 1864

Says that thro' Malicious Misrepresentations. he has got into trouble with Mr Staunton and Solicits gov. as best he May to relieve him from the dilemma -

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