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 November 11, 2025 Kentucky Department of Military Affairs Guerilla Letters KYR-0002-225-0050 Document Box 1, Folder G. L. 1864

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To the Excellance of Thos E Bramblette Gov of Ky

I take this Method of leting you know the condition of the Recruiting operation here as you will see from the pattiton sent to you by the Citizens of this place that we want A commander here I. had thaut of going to see you my self but concluded to write to you and Remain here til I could here from you if the plan propose by the citizens in this patition does not a meet youre approvel I would be very glad if you would asign me A position some whare Els in the army as I. cant stay at home on account of the gurillers I have spent a great deal of time and money in the Recruiting servis I would like very mutch as I cant stay at home to have some place that I could make my expences

I would greatly prefur working here as I am well acquainted with the country and I think if you give me command of those troops I can make a Respectable command of then I am sure I can controle them and make them good soldiers

sir I have the honor to be youre obedient servant J. L Woodward

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Owensboro Ky

Woodward J L'

To the Governor desiring to be placed in command of all the troops in and around Owensboro.

Answered. Aug. 5th 1864 on letter book B. Page 17

Recd A. G O. 5th Aug 1864