Executive journal, 1855-1859.

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Executive journal, 1855-1859.

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These journals document Governor Charles Morehead's official actions which include appointing and accepting resignations from civil officials and militia officers; granting pardons and reprieves, and remitting fines; approving expenditures; communicating with the General Assembly; and approving and rejecting legislation. Also included is a copy of an agreement signed by the trustees of Transylvania University in which they consent to the provisions of the legislative act creating a state-funded teachers' college at the university.

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Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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