H. Roberts et al. to James F. Robinson and John W. Finnell

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KYR-0002-024-0047

Document Genre

Petition

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Kentucky Department of Military Affairs

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1st - 20th Regiments Kentucky Infantry Primary Source Documents

Item Location

Box 8, Folder 13th Ky. Inf.

Place of Creation

Franklinton, Henry County, Kentucky

Date of Creation

11 August 1863

Dates Mentioned

1863-08-11

H. Roberts et al. to James F. Robinson and John W. Finnell, 11 August 1863, 1st - 20th Regiments Kentucky Infantry Primary Source Documents, Box 8, Folder 13th Ky. Inf., Kentucky Department of Military Affairs, Frankfort, KY. Accessed via the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition, discovery.civilwargovernors.org/document/KYR-0002-024-0047, (accessed December 22, 2024).

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Franklington Henry County Ky. Aug. 11^th 1863.
To his Excellency Ja^s F. Roberson. Gov. of Ky. and Gen. Finnell A. G.

The undersigned would most respectfully represent to you -- that Michael Rayzor a private in the 13^th Ky. Vol. now stationed at Glasgo Ky. has been permitted by you to assist in raising a company in a new Regiment, which Reg. has failed to organise -- said appointment was that of Lieutenant -- we understand that the officers of his Regiment are willing to let him off by your consent -- The only question we presume is, as to his ability prudence and firmness -- We beg leave to state to you a few facts in relation to this young man --

We have known M. Rayzor from his youth up. he ^was^ raised an honest hardworking boy of ordinary education. stout. hearty and robust At the commencement of the Rebellion he took a decided stand for the Union, fell into the ranks of the first company of Home Guards raised in his neighbourhood -- was always propt and resolute -- He has been in his present Regiment about two years -- He is a soldier every inch of him and as brave as ceazar -- He is a man that may be relied upon with the utmost confidence -- and only desires an opportunity to show what ~~what~~ he can do for his country --

We hope therefore you will permit him to make an effort --.

H Roberts
R C T [Fraizer]
S. Roberts

William Brewer
David Rankin
J. M. Rowlin
Wm. B. Adams

W H Brisben
G, W, Sewell
Joseph Sewell
Lewis. W. Sewell
W. R. Harford
[G] S Smithe
Geo L. Thompson
David Adams
George, C, Adams
N,, Lindsay
John Winscott
[Seplmas] Rankin
H S Adams

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Franklinton Henry Co. Ky
Aug. 11^th/63.

Rayzor. M.

Petition in his fam.

H. Roberts

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