Lexington Ky Oct 11^th 1864.
Secretary of State
Frankfort
Ky.

My Battery is stationed at this post, and among the men, of which it is composed are some, who, when they enlisted, were residents of other states than Kentucky, on the 6^th of this month one year ago, they were mustered into the service of the United States. Since which time they have not been out of the state only excepting a few days, when some were absent on reenlistment furlough.

They have been within the city of Lexington Ky since the 1^st day of June — Now, Sir, in view of the above state of case, does not have ^has not^ each and every voter in my Battery the privilege of voting at this city: and is not each and every one of them a citizen of Ky. by virtue of having been in the state one year

Any information which you can give me upon the subject will be highly appreciated.

I am, Sir,
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
John. J. Hawes
Capt. 5^th Ky. Battery