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 November 11, 2025 Kentucky Department of Military Affairs Adjutant General Letter Book - No. 3 ; 9 April - 25 May 1864 KYR-0002-117-0018 415

Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky 1864-05-20 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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415 May 20th 4 Maj W H. Sidell U. S. A. Asst Pro M. Genl. Louisville Ky. Major.

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 19th inst. His Excellency Gov Bramlette has received notice that Lt Col J H Hammond was appointed to take charge of the depot of drafted men at Louisville, but has not received any instructions from the War Dept. as to their disposition.

The prospects of raising the 10000 six months men looks more encouraging every day, and as the people are becoming aroused as to the importance of the matter, I think by the middle of the ensuing week I will be able to make a report of a large number already recruited at the different posts of rendezvous. As suggested in your communication of the 17th inst we will commission the officers for each regiment necessary to make the necessary requisitions, Our agents at the various posts will be instructed as to the manner of making these requisitions.

Very Respectfully John Boyle Adj Genl of Ky