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 November 11, 2025 Kentucky Department of Military Affairs Adjutant General Letter Book - No. 3 ; 9 April - 25 May 1864 KYR-0002-117-0077 83

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83 Grayson. Carter Co Ky April 8th 1864

McGuire John

To the Governor stating that he has a son at Bridgeport Ala, under arrest for desertion. The circumstances are, that he was at home as a paroled prisoner, and was induced to recruit for the 45th -- Ky. under promise that if he got a commission which he did that he would be transferred. He was turned over by Col True as a deserter. Wants you to assist him if you can

Recd A G. O. 14' Aprl 1864.

Hd qrs Ky Volunteers Adjutant Genls Office Frankfort Ky April 20" 1864

Respectfully referred to Col. E S Watts of the 2d Ky Cavl James McGuire is reported as a deserter on rolls of Compay 'C" of your regiment. Your attention is called to the within statement.

John Boyle Adjt Genl Ky