Hickman Ky Oct^r 19. 1863.
His Excellency Thos E Bramlette
Governor of Kentucky
Sir.

I have only a few minutes since seen the Adjt Genl's Orders. in relation to the draft &c: This measure is one of necessity and meets my most hearty approval. It is the only one calculated to preserve the integrity and status of Kentucky, and should have been long since adopted. In no part of the State, is the plan of defense contemplated more needed than here.

If I am not regarded as presumptuous, I will only say that if the appointment of Colonel is offered me, I will accept; but the time for raising a State Guard ought to be extended to some twenty days after the receipt of the Commission. My references are General Combs. Col Bolling, R K Williams Esq, Judge of the Court of Appeals. J. J. Miller Esq, the Messers Harlans, and almost any citizen of Frankfort.

For Lieut Col. I would recommend Geo M Wilburn or W Frs Bucknor Esq. The later named gentleman is a civil engineer and a man of good capacity.

With great respect
Your Obt Sevt
Geo C Hallet

Fulton Ky —
Oct 26/63
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