32nd Illinois Infantry

Item LTR-6108

Description

Original Civil War letter between the father of Private Andrew McMurtry (32nd Illinois Infantry) and Captain C. C. Allen, Provost Marshal, St Louis District. 2 page letter.

Letter #1

Lebanon
April 27, 1863


Captain Allen, Dear Sir,

Please let me know where my son Andrew McMurtry is and if still in St. Louis. Let me know what care he is in or if sent off, tell me who to write to so that I can learn of his health and state of mind. My address is

Lebanon St
Clair County, ILL

Respectfully Yours,
John W. McMurtry


Letter #2

Headquarters St. Louis District
Office Provost Marshal
St. Louis April 28, 1863


Sir,

Your son is still confined in Myrtle Street Prison. The jailor thinks the state of his mind is somewhat improved. His health is good. He seems to be perfectly contented where he is, does not want to go back to his regiment.

Respectfully,
C.C. Allen
Captain & Provost Marshal
St. Louis District