Correspondence

John Boyle to Elza D. Maxey

1864-05-25

Date of Creation
May 25, 1864
Place of Creation
Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky
Document Genre
Correspondence
Repository
Kentucky Department of Military Affairs
Collection
Adjutant General Letter Book - No. 3 ; 9 April - 25 May 1864
Box / Folder
488
CWGK Accession Number
KYR-0002-117-0004
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FTP Identifier
32212656

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Dates
1864-05-25
1864-05-20
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John Boyle to Elza D. Maxey, 1864-05-25, Adjutant General Letter Book - No. 3 ; 9 April - 25 May 1864, Kentucky Department of Military Affairs. Accessed via the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition, https://discovery.civilwargovernors.org/document/KYR-0002-117-0004 (November 12, 2026).

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May 25th [...]4
Dr Elza D. Maxey.
Centre Point- Ky.
Sir.

His Excellency — Gov. Bramlette has referred your letter of the 20th inst. to this office. All persons whom the Laws of the United States exempt from Military duty- are exempt under the Laws of Kentucky from duty in the Militia force. Others, in State employ, or otherwise- are exempt. as you will see by referring to the Militia Law of Kentucky- Sec. 27. As to those who claim exemption on the plea of physical disability, and have not been declared exempt by any United States officer, it is presumed your knowledge as a surgeon will enable you to give proper certificates in their cases. You may be able to obtain a copy of the orders of the Pro. Mar. General- defining causes for exemption — from the Pro. Marshal of your District.

Respectfully
Your obt serv't.
John Boyle
Adjt Gen of Ky