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 November 11, 2025 Kentucky Department of Military Affairs Adjutant General Letter Book - No. 3 ; 9 April - 25 May 1864 KYR-0002-117-0033 368 to 369

Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky 1864-05-17 Correspondence 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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368 May 17th 4 Major W H. Sidell U.S.A. Asst Pro M. Genl Louisville Ky. Major.

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 16th inst. The mail facilities between some of our posts of rendezvous and these Head Quarters is such, that the details of recruiting officers comes in very slowly. The draft now being enforced in various sections of the state, has materially retarded our efforts in raising these troops. However, his Excellency the Governor has determined that they shall be raised in the required time, if he has to resort to a draft. I hope to be able, in a few days, to report accurately the number rendezvoused at each post. Your mention of Pro M Genls direction about mustering these troops in by regiments was duly noted, and directions given accordingly. Col Gallup stated he would

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369 be able to report the first regiment in a short time. We desire to have the recruits clothed and enlisted as fast as the report at the different post preparatory to regimental organizations.

Very Respectfully John Boyle Adjt Genl Ky