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Govr. McGagoffin.
Dr Sir. The Young Men of this place have organised a military Company and Elected among their officers John M Beville Captain. who. will be in Frankfort by the time this letter reaches you. to procure arm s for the company. -- considerable interest is felt here in his success in procuring arms If possible It is hoped. that the accomodation may be extended,
True. there is another Company in the County -- but it is in extreme part bordering on Nelson Co
Your "Bank Veto" received general favor here among. "Old friends" & for new.
Very. Respectfully
Your friend
L R Thurman
L. R. Thruman
for arms --