Feb 17, ’63 [Tuesday]. Walled Lake, Oakland Co., Mich.
Lieutenant Fisher, Dear Sir:
I had a son in your Company by the name of Earl Payne, who, I am informed, was killed at the Battle of Antietam.
I would esteem it a favor if you would send me a certificate of his enlistment, and his death and such other information as will enable me to obtain his back pay, bounty, etc.
Yours truly, J. Payne
Please direct you letter to B. Brown, Walled Lake, Mich.
By B. Brown
