Kittredge was captain of company "D" 3rd Infantry Battalion. Written from Alcatraz Island this letter was written to assure Ivan that "Kitty" would pay the bill he owed Judge Carter. Ivan justified himself by mentioning greenbacks and the high cost of living, as well as the fact that he had not been paid since August of 1864! Ivan notes that many of the men from the 3rd Infantry "D," "P," and "E" companies were in his company at Alcatraz as well as hospital stewards from Forts Bridger and Ruby. Ivan was learning the heavy artillery drill and explains the schedule.