James F. Robinson to Thomas E. Bramlette

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Accession Number

KYR-0002-225-0049

Document Genre

Correspondence

Repository

Kentucky Department of Military Affairs

Collection

Guerilla Letters

Item Location

Document Box 1, Folder G. L. 1864

Place of Creation

Georgetown, Scott County, Kentucky

Date of Creation

8 August 1864

Dates Mentioned

1864-08-08

1864-08-09

Georgetown 8 August 1864
Gov. Thos E. Bramlette

Dear Sir — The continuance and increase of the guerillas in the hills in the Northern part of Scott and adjoining counties render this place in deadly danger.

They have arranged several times to make a raid upon us but were prevented by the presence of troops sent for the purpose

Under an order by Genl. Burbridge we have officered and enrolled all the citizens of the town to be drilled armed and put in readiness for the defence.

We are without arms & were directed to apply to you to furnish the Town with 100 Ballard Carbines with ammunition if in your power from the State Arsenal

They shall be taken care of and returned and will be of great value to us at this moment. We have some arms belonging to individuals which will be
used and with these we ask will arm from 150 to 200 new enrolled member

I think the organization a good one and will increase the defence of the town against these bands of Robbers & Guerillas. Please answer at your earliest convenience

Yours truly
J. F. Robinson

Inspector Genl

Let the arms be issued give instructions how to get them

Ky State Guard.
Georgetown. Scott Co. Ky.
August 8^th 1864.

Robinson Hon. Ja^s F.

To the Gov. Stating that Georgetown is clearly in danger of a guerlla raid. Under an order from Gen^l Burbridge the citizens have been officered and enrolled for its defence. This letter has been referred by Gov. Bramlette with this endorsement thereon "Inspector Gen^l let the arms be issued- give instructions how to get them"

Blanks forwarded and communication answered on this Aug. 9- 64 on Letter book B. Page 20

R. I. G. O. Aug. 9^th 1864

Scott Co. & surrounding counties in danger

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