Executive journal, 1828-1832.

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Executive journal, 1828-1832.

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These journals document Governor Thomas Metcalfe's official actions which include appointing and accepting resignations from civil officials and military officers; granting pardons and reprieves and remitting fines; approving expenditures; communicating with the General Assembly; and approving and rejecting legislation. Also present are listings of signed enrolled bills and transcripts of addresses to the General Assembly which mention Metcalfe's thoughts on the 1828 tariff and rebuilding the burned library at Transylvania University in Lexington.

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Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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