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H d qrs 34 th Ky Vol Inf
Cumberland Gap: Ky
d 1864
Dillard W. Y
Col 34 th Infty
Inclosing a letter from Capt T. J Bush by order of Col Flint suspending his muster as Col of the 34 th Says he made application to Maj Genl Foster to have his regiment sent to Ky to recruit, and he said it was not necessary. as he could muster with his present strength a Col. & Lt Col, but the majority would be vacant. Desires you to make application to Secy of War to set aside the order suspending his muster
Recd A G O. d May 1864
Head Quarters Ky. Vols
Adjutant General's office
Frankfort. Ky. nd 1864
Respectfully forwarded to Brig. Gen. L. Thomas- Adjt. Gen. U. S. A. for decision in this case. Col. Dillard is a superior officer- and should be favored if possible. Please instruct this office- if the Muster-in as Colonel- can be approved and ratified,
By order of the Governor.
John Boyle
Adjt. Gen of Ky.