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Washington D.C.
15^th 1862
Gov Magoffin
of Ky —

The returns from many of the states being found imperfect & some changes having been made since the last returns— will you please send to this department, a full & accurate statement of all the troops from your state which are now in the service of the General Goverment together with a separate list of all not mustered in the service & all used as home Guards &c &c Keep each arm of the service distinct & exhibit the total of each with the grand total— the object of this is to arrive on the entire number of men armed & employed in the Military service in any capacity in order to provide adequate appropriations for payment & supplies & it is highly desirable that your statement should be sent with no delay Please acknowledge receipt— immediately

Edwin Stanton
Secy War