Governor's correspondence, 1809-1812.

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Governor's correspondence, 1809-1812.

These are incoming letters to Governor Charles Scott which document administrative activities of the chief executive. Topics of correspondence include payment of rewards to Indians for the capture of runaway slaves crossing tribal lands, and the alleged misappropriation of funds designated for the purchase of Frankfort's fire engine during Governor Christopher Greenup's term.

.1 cubic ft. (1 folder)

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Kentucky. Governor (1808-1812 : Scott)

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Scott, Charles, 1739-1813

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Charles Scott was a soldier, politician, and governor of Kentucky, 1808-1812. These journals were kept by officers serving in his command during the Northwest Indian Wars, 1793-1794. From the description of Journals, 1793-1794. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49324760 Governor of Kentucky and army officer. From the description of Charles Scott correspondence, 1803 August 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980421 Gover...