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Camp of Paroled Prisoners Near Alexandria 17th Oct. 62 Adjt Genl J.L. Hodgdon
Dear Sir [there is an illegible note written across this part of the page]
I write
you a few lines to see if it does not come within your powers to give; or give me a letter recommending those who have the power to give me a discharge or a furlough. I have been a prisoner now most eighteen months and as there is no sign of an exchange I should like to be discharged or furloughed for a while or put on detached duty in my own state. Will you