Correspondence

John Boyle to W. H. Sidell

1864-05-17

Date of Creation
May 17, 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
368 to 369
CWGK Accession Number
KYR-0002-117-0033
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FTP Identifier
32212682

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Dates
1864-05-17
1864-05-16
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John Boyle to W. H. Sidell, 1864-05-17, 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-0002-117-0033 (November 12, 2026).

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May 17th [...]4
Major W H. Sidell U.S.A.
Asst Pro M. Genl
Louisville Ky.
Major.

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 16th inst. The mail facilities between some of our posts of rendezvous and these Head Quarters is such, that the details of recruiting officers comes in very slowly. The draft now being enforced in various sections of the state, has materially retarded our efforts in raising these troops. However, his Excellency the Governor has determined that they shall be raised in the required time, if he has to resort to a draft. I hope to be able, in a few days, to report accurately the number rendezvoused at each post. Your mention of Pro M Genls direction about mustering these troops in by regiments was duly noted, and directions given accordingly. Col Gallup stated he would

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be able to report the first regiment in a short time. We desire to have the recruits clothed and enlisted as fast as the report at the different post preparatory to regimental organizations.

Very Respectfully
John Boyle
Adjt Genl Ky