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 November 11, 2025 Kentucky Department of Military Affairs Guerilla Letters KYR-0002-225-0049 Document Box 1, Folder G. L. 1864

Georgetown, Scott County, Kentucky Georgetown, Scott County, Kentucky 1864-08-08 Correspondence English Version 1 of page "5": Changes to page transcript. Version 0 of page "5": Empty transcript -- probably initial upload of page facsimile. Version 1 of page "3": Changes to page transcript. Version 0 of page "4": Empty transcript -- probably initial upload of page facsimile. Version 1 of page "2": Changes to page transcript. Version 0 of page "3": Empty transcript -- probably initial upload of page facsimile. 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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Georgetown 8 August 1864 Gov. Thos E. Bramlette

Dear Sir -- The continuance and increase of the guerillas in the hills in the Northern part of Scott and adjoining counties render this place in deadly danger.

They have arranged several times to make a raid upon us but were prevented by the presence of troops sent for the purpose

Under an order by Genl. Burbridge we have officered and enrolled all the citizens of the town to be drilled armed and put in readiness for the defence.

We are without arms & were directed to apply to you to furnish the Town with 100 Ballard Carbines with ammunition if in your power from the State Arsenal

They shall be taken care of and returned and will be of great value to us at this moment. We have some arms belonging to individuals which will be

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used and with these we ask will arm from 150 to 200 new enrolled member

I think the organization a good one and will increase the defence of the town against these bands of Robbers & Guerillas. Please answer at your earliest convenience

Yours truly J. F. Robinson

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Inspector Genl

Let the arms be issued give instructions how to get them

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Ky State Guard. Georgetown. Scott Co. Ky. August 8th 1864.

Robinson Hon. Jas F.

To the Gov. Stating that Georgetown is clearly in danger of a guerlla raid. Under an order from Genl Burbridge the citizens have been officered and enrolled for its defence. This letter has been referred by Gov. Bramlette with this endorsement thereon "Inspector Genl let the arms be issued- give instructions how to get them"

Blanks forwarded and communication answered on this Aug. 9- 64 on Letter book B. Page 20

R. I. G. O. Aug. 9th 1864

Scott Co. & surrounding counties in danger