October 17.–Brigadier-General William Nelson, by proclamation, called upon “the people of Northeastern Kentucky, now in array against their National and State Governments,” to “return home, lay down their arms, and live in peace,” promising to all such as shall do so a “complete amnesty for what has passed.”– (Doc. 93.) –Major Gavitt’s Indiana Cavalry, and [...]
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