Letter book, 1839-1840.

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Letter book, 1839-1840.

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This book contains transcripts of official letters to and from Governor Charles Wickliffe during his term in office. Included is a reply to the request of the governor of North Carolina for information on the Kentucky State Penitentiary and on the Lunatic Asylum, in which Governor Wickliffe describes the functions and facilities of both of these institutions.

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Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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