Gov^r. McGagoffin.

D^r Sir. The Young Men of this place have organised a military Company and Elected among their officers John M Beville Captain. who. will be in Frankfort by the time this letter reaches you. to procure arm^s for the company. — considerable interest is felt here in his success in procuring arms If possible It is hoped. that the accomodation may be extended,

True. there is another Company in the County — but it is in extreme part bordering on Nelson C^o

Your "Bank Veto" received general favor here among. "Old friends" & for new.

Very. Respectfully
Your friend
L R Thurman

L. R. Thruman
for arms —