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[1] ALS, KyU. Lincoln's endorsement is written on an envelope containing a letter from Governor James F. Robinson of Kentucky, March 9, 1863, introducing Edward S. Theobald as financial agent of the state, who sought federal funds in repayment of state funds expended in raising militia to repel Confederate raids. Robinson set forth information that Confederate forces were preparing to invade Eastern Kentucky again and plead the inability of the state to raise troops for defense unless her treasury were reimbursed for the prior expenditures. Stanton also endorsed the envelope, referring the matter to Brigadier General William S. Ketchum. See further, Lincoln to Stanton, March 24, infra.