W. Hoffman to Richard Yates

Office of Commissary General of Prisoners,

Washington, D. C., November 3d 1863.

Gov. Richd Yates,

Gov. of the State of Illinois,

Springfield, Ill.

Sir:

I have the honor to inform you, that the papers in the case of Leonard H Wood, forwarded by you, together with your letter of recommendation, in his behalf, have been submitted to the Secretary of War, and are returned to this office, a final decision in the case is preserved for the present.

Very Respectfully, Your Ob't Serv't

W Hoffman

Col 3d Inf.

Comy Genl of Pris

War Department

Washington Nov 3 1863.

The final decision in the case of Leonard F Wood is reserved for the present.

Executive Office Nov 9 63