Mil Prison, Alton, Ill.
Dec 10th, 1864

Dear Mother,
	With much pleasure I embrace
the opportunity of writing you these lines to
inform you that I am in prison at Alton, Ill.
this leaves me well.  I have had good health
ever since I left home.  Ma I met with some
friends from Callaway.  I want you
to come down & see me as soon as you get
this.  Ma get a recommendation for my release
from some of the loyal men of that Neighbor-
hood And bring with you for me some
clothing & money Also, Ma if you can't possibly
come send me some clothing & money.  Anyhow 
If you don't come try to get some man to come in
your place.  Ask him to bring the clothing & money
I have been in prison about two months.
I have not heard from home since I have
been in prison.  I would like to get home by
Christmas if you can possibly get me out.
Send me some eatables with the clothes.
John Bell & Will Kemper are here with me.
Give my regards to all relation & enquiring
friends.  Tell Henry Oliver to go to Old Henry's & Kiss
that girl for me.  Well I will conclude.
from your dutiful Son,  William Scott.
I wrote one letter to Cote sans dessins & for fear the mails
were not running then wrote this to Hibarnier.

Addressed to:  Sarah J. Jones, Wainwright, MO
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