Georgetown Ky
July 12^th 1861
Gov Magoffin —
Respected Sir —

Being a member of the state Guard in the company of the Union Greys at Georgetown Ky — and it having become almost impossible for me to discharge the duties devolved upon me as such — in account of lameness — I hereby msot respectfully tender my resignation in the same. In withdrawing, I propose to furnish a substitute and supply him with the uniform of the state Guard. Hoping that my resignation may be accepted

I remain your most ob^t servant
Jno Lee Peak.

I hereby recommend the granting of the within discharge to private John L Peak
July 12 1861

Sam W Long Capt
Commdg Union Greys

Union Greys

accepted
B Magoffin
Commander in Chief