Augusta Ky April 28th 1864
Govr Bramlette, My Dear Sir:

I have not thought it proper in me to ask personal favor^s of your Excellency, nor would I now do so, did I not feel it was my duty — Benjiman F. Nelson of Company D. 16th Ky vol. Inft — and Joseph McCollum same regiment Company E, have so gallantly behaved on the field, and in camp, that I do sincerely hope you may find it in Your power to advance them to a Lt [...] — Both these young are moral, sober-obedient, Sprightly & true soldiers, in any regard worthy of Gov^r Bramlettes consideration & promotion —

Deeply impresssed with the appeal I am making to the Governor. I assure ^you^ that neither of these Young men are in anywise akin to me, but are worthy — poor — honest and

appreciative soldiers

Your Kindnesss to them will fill with Gratitude the heart of noble loyal fathers, & ever be remembered by me with more than thanks

I would be proud to enclose there Commisssions

Truly Yours
Obt. Svt

Jos Doniphan

Augusta Ky
April 28^th 1864

Doniphan Jos.

To the Governor recommending to his Favorable consideration for promotion Benj F. Nelson of Co "D" 16^th Ky and Joseph M^cCullum of Co E" same Regt.

L B N^o 3 — 1864 P. 185

Rec^d A G. O. 3^d May 1864

Augusta Ky

April 28th 1864

Doniphan Jos.

To the Governor recomending to his favorable consideration for promotion Ben F. Nelson of Cv "D" 16th Ky and Joseph McCullum of Cv E" same Regt.

LBNo3-1864 P.185

Rec A G.O. 3 May 1864

L. Thomas
Washington KyD C