Appointments by the governor - military appointments, 1816.

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Appointments by the governor - military appointments, 1816.

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These files document Governor George Madison's role as commander-in-chief of the Kentucky militia and his use of the governor's power and privilege to appoint, to commission, and to accept resignations from officers of the Kentucky militia with the rank of lieutenant or above. Included are lists of nominations for many different commissioned ranks and positions such as paymaster and surgeon. Also included is one letter nominating officers for appointment from Gabriel Slaughter, who held the position of colonel in the militia as well as being lieutenant governor. These records also include requests for appointments addressed to Governor Madison, but not acted on until after his death in October 1816.

.1 cubic ft. (3 folders)

Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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