Stanford Ky. Jan 5th 1864
Gov Bramlett
Sir

I send you By Mr Varnon the pay Roll of our Company — the Reason why we wish to Draw two months ^pay^ at this time is Several of the Boys want to procure Better Horses= we have Scouted the whole country extending from Big Creek Gapp to Burksville — and our Horses are much faded — as far as I am concerned my fine Horse is past going at all= and I am compeled to purchase a Horse to make the next trip — The country is very Rough all quiet I will write more fully in a shortshort time — I have got a plan of my own which will be attempted in a few days if successful that will give you great satisfaction

yours fraternally= Have — patience
Capt J. H. Bridgewater

P,, S, I will keep the original Roll and send you a true Coppy.

C., J. H. B