Franklin County: William Hoke to George W. Brewer, March 2, 1868
Summary:
William Hoke requests that George Brewer tend to his financial affairs. Hoke wants Brewer to
look into a claim for losses caused by the Confederates. He asks that Brewer send him a blanket
out of the proceeds.
March 2, 1868
Waldo Marin County Ohio
Mr. George W Brewer
I see it in the valley spirit that they are making a move to pay for our loss by the rebels now friend George tend to mine I don't know what my amount was anymore you have it send me a blanket of my amount and I lost a bay horse the time Imboden army lay at the cove gap the time of the move from there to the fight at Gettysburg for my boys had the horses on the mountain above McConnellsburg now I want to know whether I must prove him and send it to you he was coke in 1863 as near as I can tell from the 20 of june until the firstof July write to me and let me know all about it my address is Waldo Marin. County Ohio
I remain yours truly
William Hoke
on when I got up this morning it was snowing and this is a bad day send me a blanket of my claim and I will send you the prices of my other horse and then I will make you a offer for my claim if you cash it we are all well and hope you are enjoying the same give my best respect to daniel trosle nothing more at this time write soon and let me know all about it
