Head Quarters. 22nd Reg. Ky. Vol^s
Plaquemine La
January. 3^d 1864
To His Excellency
Govenor Bramlette of Kentucky
Sir

On the Banner returned to the Capitol is inscribed the history of the 22^nd Ky. It has been our lot to bear it aloft, and to uphold the reputation of the State upon many battle fields.

At Middle Creek at Pound Gap at Tazewellat Chickasaw Bluff. at Arkansas Post, at Thompsons Hill, at Champions Hill. Black River Bridge, at Vicksburg and at Jackson it has waved in the face of the enemy. This Old flag is dear to us, for beneath its folds, many of our brave comrades have fallen, and sealed their patriotism with their blood. It is dear to us for the victories won under it. It is dear to us because it has never yet been lowered before the enemy, and has never been polluted by traitor hands. We trust therefore that with proud satisfaction you may receive it, greater than that, which was felt even when it was committed to our trust.

It will be our purpose to preserve the

honor of the new one which takes its place untarnished, and when that too shall be returned, may our country again be united, prosperous and happy as of Old, when all delighted to honor the National Banner.

I am Very Respectfully Governor
Your Obedient Servant
Geo. W. Monroe
Co^l Comdg: 22 Ky. Reg.