Philadelphia Sept 27, 1861

Mr Governor Curtin

I write these few lines to let you know that My Husband is gone to fight the Battles of his Country and he left Me a house to support me while he was gone Myself and five children and it is up for Sheriff Sale now for $56 that he Contracted and my Husband wrote unto me to ask you Could you not put a stop to the Sale to Such times as he would be able to pay it My Husband is in Col Youngs[?] Kentucky Cavalry Company C.

Captain Jones

My husbands name is Jas Montgomery

Direct your letter

to Martha Montgomery 17^th & Monroe Between Christian & Carpenter St write as Soon as you get it and let us know if you Can do anything

Your respecfully

Marth Montgomery

[Verso]: Mrs. Montgomery