Shelbyville Ky June 25^th ^1864^
His Exelency Gov Bramlette
Sir

I have canvassed the county of Shelby for the purpose of raising a company of Mounted men to defend the county from the depredations of Guerrillas

I have only Succeeded in recruiting eight men The citizens are very backward about turning out,

I had an interview with Capt Hedden of Mt Eden He Says he has some fifty men at his command I think if they were armed & equiped they would be of immense benefit to the

county and State

This county now has Several Squads of Guerrillas and horse theives in it, a company of good men would soon releive the citizens of their fears S and Save them their property for them

Any refference in regard to myself can be had by enquiring of Col Cochran ^at Shelbyville^ under whom I Served in the 2^nd Ky Cav also Maj Harding Capt R H George under whom I have Served

This county needs a company of Mounted men in it badly There is not telling how much good they could accomplish under the command of vigilent officers

Respectfully
yours
G W Caplinger

Ky State Guard
Shelbyville Shelby Co Ky
June 25 — 1864.

To the Gov, and by him refered. Has tried to raise a company of mounted men for the defense of his County against raids — has succeeded in raising only eight men. Had a conversation with Capt Hedden of Mount Eden. The Capt informed him that he had fifty men at his command. Thinks if these men were armed and equiped they would be a great benefit to the county & state Are several Grla bands in his county- Refers to several persons in regard to his character-

Answered June 27- 1864 on letter book Page 455