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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