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Jo. G. Wilson Esq.
Louisville- Ky
Sir,
Your communication to His Excellency. Gov. Bramlette, has been referred to this office for reply. The troops to be raised under the Six months' call, are for U. S. Service, and not as Militia of the State. They will be raised as all other volunteers have been raised, by enlistment, and if they do not respond in time, a draft will be the last resort.
General orders N o 3- publishing this call- indicates the only manner by which officers will be appointed. They must first recruit the men. Capt. Huston shall have a rank suitable to the number of men he may enlist. Commissions can only be the reward of those who labor to organize the troops. Should we be able to extend favor to any one- Capt. Huston shall be remembered- both for his gallantry and his civil recommendations.
Truly yours
John Boyle
Adjt. Gen