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 November 12, 2025 Kentucky Department of Military Affairs 1st - 20th Regiments Kentucky Infantry Primary Source Documents KYR-0002-024-0067 Box 8, Folder 15th Ky. Inf. - Misc.

Mount Eden, Spencer County, Kentucky Mount Eden, Spencer County, Kentucky 1863-10-12 Petition English 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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Mt Eden, Spencer co, Ky. Oct. 12th, 1863. His excellency, Gov Bramlette -- Frankfort:

The bearer of this, Lt. Benj H. Howser, formerly of the 15" Ky. vol inf. Army of the Cumberland, and a citizen of this our county, as endeavoring to enlist men in obedience to the late Order for organising The stateguard. We as unionmen take pleasure in attesting his loyalty, energy and zeal in the cause of our common country against traitors and factionists: and we are assured that he will discharge the duties fully of any position or trust confided to him in the organisation or command of men for the defense of our state: and we cordially recommend him for any position where his services are needed.

Very Respectfully W. M. Burnett W. S. Crutcher M. D. M L Hudson M. D. -- J. C. Burnett sergt of state ^gard^ Zach Hoffman. M. J. Lt Col 15 Regt Ky

all necessary papers given to him to organize a Coy of S. Gs

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Spencer Co Ky Oct, 12 1863

B H Hawser, Capt

authoritiy to organize a coy for S. G. in this Coy

citizens

Capt Benj. H. Howser -- to raise a Co. in Spencer Co.