Governor's correspondence, 1883-1887.

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Governor's correspondence, 1883-1887.

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These letters document the administrative activities of Governor J. Proctor Knott. Included are many requests for printed copies of his famous "Duluth Speech," delivered to congress on January 27, 1871; a number of letters and telegrams regarding the devastating flood of 1884; several invitations prevailing upon the governor to speak; correspondence pertaining to the severe epidemic of pleuro-pneumonia that required many of the state's cattle to be quarantined or destroyed; and a large body of correspondence regarding the Missouri Pacific Railroad Strike of 1886.

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Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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Knott, J. Proctor (James Proctor), 1830-1911

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Kentucky governor, 1883-1887, and U.S. congressman. From the description of J. Proctor Knott : miscellaneous papers, 1869-1908. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 46612691 From the description of Speeches. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 46612755 ...

Kentucky. Governor (1883-1887 : Knott)

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Missouri Pacific Railway Company

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