Henri F. Middleton to Thomas E. Bramlette
1863-10-14
- Date of Creation
- October 14, 1863
- Place of Creation
- Shelbyville, Shelby County, Kentucky
- Document Genre
- Correspondence
- Repository
- Kentucky Department of Military Affairs
- Collection
- Enrolled Militia Records 1864 - 1865 ; Adair, Allen, Boyle, Daviess, Garrard, Owen, Pendleton, and Shelby counties
- Box / Folder
- Flat Box 7, Folder 863-74 Marion County 1st Ky Militia, No of Enrolled Militia
- CWGK Accession Number
- KYR-0002-079-0006
- Rights
- This image and its transcription are freely available to the public. Images appear courtesy of Kentucky Department of Military Affairs. Transcriptions and annotations were created by Kentucky Historical Society staff, volunteers, and interns. When referencing this document, please use our preferred citation.; The use of transcriptions, images, or annotations from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce any material on CWGK is required.
- FTP Identifier
- 32212629
Citation
Henri F. Middleton to Thomas E. Bramlette, 1863-10-14, Enrolled Militia Records 1864 - 1865 ; Adair, Allen, Boyle, Daviess, Garrard, Owen, Pendleton, and Shelby counties, Kentucky Department of Military Affairs. Accessed via the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition, https://discovery.civilwargovernors.org/document/KYR-0002-079-0006 (November 12, 2026).
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WEEKLY SHELBY NEWS:
ESTABLISHED IN CIRCULATION ABOUT 3,000.
HENRI F. MIDDLETON, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
"Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, (I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citzens.) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of a republican government. — WASHINGTON,
The Shelby News
Has always been a firm supporter of the principles first laid down by WASHINGTON, and since advocated by CLAY, WEBSTER, and others, viz: That Americans shall rule America; and protection by the Government, to American manufactures, labor and other interests.
Address,
HENRI F. MIDDLETON,
Editor Shelby News,
Shelbyville, Ky.
His Excellency
Thomas E. Bramlette, Governor, &c
In Order, No. 3, you desire citizens to recommend suitable persons, who will act, as Colonel and Lieut. Colonel under the state Guard Law.
I had, on reading the Order, determined to recommend the Mr. Otho Harding, of this county, as a person, in every way qualified, as I believe for the position of Lieut Colonel; but desired to see if he would serve. Having learned from him that he would, I now suggest him for that position. He is active, brave, educated, and while in service, had the
under the State Authorities, last Fall and Winter, had the confidence and esteem, and respect of all soldiers and officers he associated with
Yours &c most respectfully
Henri F. Middleton