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 November 11, 2025 Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives Office of the Governor, James F. Robinson: Appointments by the Governor, Military Appointments, 1862-1863 KYR-0001-028-0010 R2-126 to R2-127

Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky 1862-08-21 Correspondence English Version 1 of page "3": Changes to page transcript. Version 0 of page "3": Empty transcript -- probably initial upload of page facsimile. Version 1 of page "2": Changes to page transcript. Version 0 of page "2": Empty transcript -- probably initial upload of page facsimile. Version 1 of page "1": Changes to page transcript. Version 0 of page "1": Empty transcript -- probably initial upload of page facsimile.
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Covington Aug 21st 1862 Grant Green Dear Sir --

Excuse me for writing to you but I take the liberty, as there is no one at Frankfort to whom I would sooner apply --

Last winter as soon as I left the service (we were Discharged) I offered my services to my state through Mr Temple & J W Finnele -- but at the time all appointments were full since that time I offered them again & no response; why I know not as I can give as good recommendations as would be needed; of being a good officer than of Genls Anderson & Mitchell as of all others that have ever seen me drill & take care of my men -- & lastly of Genl G C Smith under whom I commanded the mounted men that were with him through his

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trip after Jno Morgan, I think I have always shown my willingness to serve my state, & should Gthe Gov give me a place will do so again -- I would prefer a place in a Regt in the Field as in the formation of a regt there is a great deal of work that would be thrown upon a Jn -junior officer but if I am placed in a Regt I will do my best to bring the men to a thorough knowledge of there duty --

Now Grant I ask of you to see the Gov & ask him to read this & tell him what you know of me -- My Brother is in the service & I am the only one left of our family that is loyal --

Respectfully J. Marshall

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I have known Mr Marshall for many years, and have no hesitancy in recommending ^him^ for an apppointment in the United States Service. He was educated at the Kentucky Military Institute, is a fine tactician, and would doubtless fill the position of Lt. Colonel or Major with honor to himself and credit to the Service -- His loyalty is beyond question, and I sincerely hope he may get an appointment

Very Respectfully Grant Green August 23. 1862

To Govr J F Robinson. Frankfort. Ky