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 November 11, 2025 Kentucky Department of Military Affairs Adjutant General Letter Book - No. 3 ; 9 April - 25 May 1864 KYR-0002-117-0004 488

Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky 1864-05-25 Correspondence English 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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488 May 25th 4 Dr Elza D. Maxey. Centre Point- Ky. Sir.

His Excellency -- Gov. Bramlette has referred your letter of the 20th inst. to this office. All persons whom the Laws of the United States exempt from Military duty- are exempt under the Laws of Kentucky from duty in the Militia force. Others, in State employ, or otherwise- are exempt. as you will see by referring to the Militia Law of Kentucky- Sec. 27. As to those who claim exemption on the plea of physical disability, and have not been declared exempt by any United States officer, it is presumed your knowledge as a surgeon will enable you to give proper certificates in their cases. You may be able to obtain a copy of the orders of the Pro. Mar. General- defining causes for exemption -- from the Pro. Marshal of your District.

Respectfully Your obt serv't. John Boyle Adjt Gen of Ky