John R. Ritter to Thomas E. Bramlette

Accession Number

KYR-0001-003-0134

Document Genre

Correspondence

Repository

Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives

Collection

Office of the Governor, Thomas E. Bramlette: Governor's Official Correspondence File, Military Correspondence, 1863-1867

Item Location

BR5-253 to BR5-254

Place of Creation

Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky

Date of Creation

11 October 1865

Dates Mentioned

1865-10-11

John R. Ritter to Thomas E. Bramlette, 11 October 1865, Office of the Governor, Thomas E. Bramlette: Governor's Official Correspondence File, Military Correspondence, 1863-1867, BR5-253 to BR5-254, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, KY. Accessed via the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition, discovery.civilwargovernors.org/document/KYR-0001-003-0134, (accessed April 25, 2024).

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Hopkinsville Ky.
Oct. 11^th 1865
His Excellency
Tho^s E. Bramlette
Frankfort Ky --

I am requested by the Board of Trustees of this place to represent to you, that the civil authority is again Striving to maintain order in the county, and thus far have succeeded; but owing to the fact that there are yet roving bands of robbers and outlaws in Counties adjoining us, who continue to rob and plunder citizens and communities, in bands of 3. 4 & as hight as 18 or 20, the Board of trustees, for the purpose of better aiding the civil authority, and more effectually protecting our town and county from robbers and lawless bands, desire to raise a volunteer company of 50 men. We have in our place a local Bank, And a large number of Merchantile houses, all doing a good business, upon large stocks: And without an organization ready and competent to offer resistance at the command of the civil authority
we are liable at any time to be the subject of these robbers, who by a night attack may do great damage to our citizens -- ; as they meet with Success will continue to increase in number, and cause us great trouble. It is to prevent this, that our town authorities wish a company of the citizens found and organised. Their police is insufficient to prevent a raid on the town, of any number.

In view of these facts, they desire to know of you, whether or not they can get from the State fifty (50) guns? -- They wish short guns, Such as may be used on horse back, in case a pursuit, at any time, may be required -- They propose to Execute bond, if required for them -- and pay any charges that may be incurred on the Same. for transportation.

Your favorable consideration of this, will be most kindly acknowledged.

I have the honor to be your's with great Respect --
Jno R. Ritter Lt. Col.
8^th Ky State Guard.
Approved H, R, Littell County Judge

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Hopkinsville Ky.
Oct. 11^th 1865.
His Excellency
Tho^s E. Bramlette
Frankfort Ky --

I am requested by the Board of Trustees of this place to represent to you, that the civil authority is again Striving to Maintain order in the county, and thus far have succeeded; but owing to the fact that there are yet roving bands of robbers and outlaws in Counties adjoining us, who continue to rob and plunder citizens and communities, in bands of 3 4 & as hight as 18 or 20, the Board of trustees, for the purpose of better aiding the civil Authority, and more effectually protecting our town and county from robbers and lawless bands, desire to raise a volunteer company of 50 Men. We have in our place a local Bank, And a large number of Merchantile houses, all doing a good business, upon large stocks: And without an organization ready and competent to offer resistance, at the command of the civil authority
we are t liable at any time to be the subject of these robbers, who by a night attack may do great damage to our citizens -- ; As they meet with Success will continue to increas in number, and cause us great trouble. It is to prevent this, that our town authorities wish a company of the citizens formed and organised. Their police is insufficient to prevent a raid on the town, of any number.

In view of these facts, they desire to know of you, whether or not they can get from the State fifty (50) guns? -- They wish short guns, such as may be used on horse back, in case a pursuit, at any time, may be required -- They propose to Execute bond, if required for them -- and pay any charge that may be incurred on the Same. for transportation.

Your favorable consideration of this, will be most kindly acknowledged.

I have the honor to be
your's with Great Respect --
Jno R Ritter Lt. Col.
8^th Ky State Guard.

Approved H, R, Littell County Judge

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