Kirby-Smith, Edmund, 1824-1893. To Humphrey Marshall. Head Quarters, Army of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. 7 September 1862. A.L.S. 1p.
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Smith has authority from the President to raise troops for all arms of the service, but there is more cavalry than can be used; therefore, he requests that all infantry possible be raised and cavalry declined.
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