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Head Qrs U,S, Advanced Forces
Near Walton KY st 1862
To His Excellency James F Robinson
Governer of the State of Kentucky
Respected Sir
Having, under a sense of duty to my State & Country, abandoned the peaceful avocations of lilfe for the field, & believing that I can better serve my state under a Commission than in the ranks, I respectfully solicit at your hands a Commission as Captain of Volunteers;
Not willing to occupy your time with an enumeration of qualifications, I would simply say that I have seen service, & believe myself qualified for service under the above named Commission, for the Endorsement of which I take pleasure in referring you to the dockuments herewith Enclosed
Trusting that the service will receive no dishonour at my hands under any Commission or Command with which you may honour me, I am with high respect
Your Very Obet Servt
Oliver Palmer