![Transcription Center logo](/themes/custom/tc_theme/assets/image/logo.png)
This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.
0788 W.297. Vol 15'69. "Personal." Newport, Ky. December 16th 1869. [[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]] General, I hope you will not deem it an impropriety for me to address you in this manner, nor be offended at my taking this liberty as I am unknown to you. I learned a few days ago that Col. Runkle Commissioner for this State, had made application for my detail in his department, but have heard nothing further relative thereto. I desire this detail, General for the following reasons, though I was not aware of Col. Runkle's application at the time it was made. I am well acquainted with