Robert A. Athey to Thomas A. Theobald

KYR-0002-222-0070.xml

Accession Number

KYR-0002-222-0070

Document Genre

Correspondence

Repository

Kentucky Department of Military Affairs

Collection

Misc. QM Expenditures, 1863-1865

Item Location

QMG Box 10; Folder 1864 - Expenses to Recruit & Equip Incl. Related Correspondence

Place of Creation

Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky

Date of Creation

6 May 1864

Dates Mentioned

1864-05-06

Covington May 6^th 1864
Dear Tom

I have just received your note in reply to mine to the Govenor and thank you for the kindess it indicates I should be happy to get a contract with the state and think I could make it advantageous to all parties — I know the rage there has been for Cavalry arms, but have always thought the war ought to be won with muskets and bayonets Will you do me the kindness on receipt of this to let me know what is the description of arms you say you are now receiving? and the price paid for them?

Gen Finnell is at home sick- He looks badly since his return from the South- He has much sickness in his family- among the children- I am informed Times are very dull here- Do not forget me in the matter of a contract if it should turn up — and cant you do something to make it turn up — I will not forget you Please let me hear from you —

Truly yours
R A Athey.

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6
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Capt. Tho A Theobald
Frankfort
Ky

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