William J. Cash to Richard Yates

Gov.

In The Field In front Atlanta.

July 31st 1864.

To His Excellency. Richard Yates

Govener. of Illinois.

Sir I am a private In Co. B. 64th Ill Vet Vol. Yates S.S. All my male relatives is in the service of the United States. My mother is old and feeble. and has three little children to support. she is in a criticle position not able to help herself and no one to help her. My Father has been accused of commiting a theft and his enemys ruled the court and Sent him to the Penitentiary for 3 years. he is an Inocent man but ill fate worked against him because he would not uphold Copperheadism. As sure as there is a God

in Heaven my Father is Inocent. Now I appeal to His Excellency Richard Yates. Will you not give my father a Reprieve So that he can support my aged mother and sisters. I have reinlisted for 3 years longer. Oh for the Sake of my poor Suffering mother. Release my Inocent Father. My Brothers and I are willing to serve our country untill this Rebellion is crushed But oh please to save my mother I cannot get home and she cannot live without someone to help her. May God soften your heart. My mothers adress is H. L. Cash Milton Po. Pike Co. Ill. My fathers name is Dr B. S Cash. Penitentiary, Jolliett, Ill. Please to inform me of the results of this

Your Humble Servt.

Wm J. Cash, Comp. B 64th Regt. Ill. Vet Vol. Y.S.S. 1st Brig 4th Div 16 A.C.

Army of Tenn

His Excellency Richard Yates

Gov. of Illinois

Atwood Mrs. D

Danville Aug 6th 64

Wants her husband Discharged.

Attend to promptly. Better write for facts.

August 12th 64

Wrote Hon Wm A. Grimshaw for information.

Snyder abstract and return to me

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