Richard Yates to William Hoffman

Dec 4th [186]4.

Col. Wm Hoffman

Commissary Genl of Prisoners

Washington D.C.

Colonel: Edward & William [Gish?] two Rebel prisoners confined at Camp Lookout Md are desirous of taking the oath of allegiance. Their brother a loyal and respectable citizen of this county represents that they were conscripted into the Rebel Army and will vouch for their good behavior if released. If consistent with existing orders have them released upon such conditions as may be adopted by the proper authorities. over

Respectfully.

Your obed't serv't,

Richd Yates

Governor

Company B. 14th Division

Prisoners Camp

Point Lookout Md

Address [A C Gish?]

Virden Ills