Louisville Octo 29^th 1863
Hon E. S. Vanwinkle
Sec'y of State, Frankfort Ky
Dear Sir

In the absence of Gov Bramlette, to whom the enclosed is addressed, I take the liberty of enclosing it to you

I am not personally acquainted with Mr Grant, but know from the representations made to me by his uncle Jno A M^cAllister of Philad^a (with whom I am well acquainted) that he is an honorable & high minded gentleman For myself I can refer to my brother in law James Speed Esq of this city

If the request be granted. the papers addressed to my care will reach their destination & I will at once. on knowledge of the amount remit the proper fees

Yours Respy
Arch^d P. Cochran