Correspondence

Allen Butler to James F. Robinson

1862-09-10

Date of Creation
September 10, 1862
Place of Creation
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
Document Genre
Correspondence
Repository
Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
Collection
Office of the Governor, James F. Robinson: Appointments by the Governor, Military Appointments, 1862-1863
Box / Folder
R2-177
CWGK Accession Number
KYR-0001-028-0044
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32211227

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Dates
1862-09-10
1861-10-11
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Allen Butler to James F. Robinson, 1862-09-10, Office of the Governor, James F. Robinson: Appointments by the Governor, Military Appointments, 1862-1863, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Accessed via the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition, https://discovery.civilwargovernors.org/document/KYR-0001-028-0044 (November 13, 2026).

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Nashville Sept 10th 1862
Honr James F. Robinson Gov. of Ky
Dear Sir

having been informed by Col. K. Jameson that he had appied to you for a first lieutenants commission for me by request of one of the companies in his redgement and having procured a recomendation from Capt Blake and Maj. Gen. McCook and forwarded it to Genl. Boyl I feel satisfied that if this be in your powr that a commision will be granted if ther is no positive order from the war department against it there is an order I suppose prohibitting transfers but I dont think there is any to prevent the promotion ast for by me Col. George. T. Wood I think is one of the military board of Ky if so he can gave you my history in civil life and for my military experiance I refer you to Genl McCook under whoes immediate command I have been since the 11th of oct. 61.

I was raised in Hart Co. Ky where I have resided until this unhappy war began and being like many others of my friends compelled leave my home I have drawn my sword in defence of my country never to return until rebellion is putdown if I should be so fortunate as to be promoted by you I can only you to do my duty as an officer if not I will continue to do my dieuty in the

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ranks as a private I have seen a good chance of Sevice and have been in two considerable engagements for my conduct in which you can in quire of my officers I will leave this to you and await an answer

I am Gov. your obedient Servent
Allen Butler

Direct you letter in Care of Capt. O,blake Provost marshal Gen. McCooks division

Allen Butler
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