Executive journal, 1855-1859.

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Executive journal, 1855-1859.

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.

1 partial microfilm reel.

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Morehead, Charles, 1802-1868.

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Kentucky. Militia

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Historical note: In 1792 the Kentucky General Assembly established the Kentucky Militia. The act required that all white males between the ages of eighteen and forty-five be enrolled in the militia, form companies, and participate in several musters each year. These companies could be called to active duty by the governor in case of war, insurrection, or danger to public safety. In 1860 the militia was reorganized into the State Guard, the Enrolled Militia, and the Militia of the Reserve. ...

Transylvania University

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Historical note: The principal responsibility of the Dean of Students at Transylvania University has been the coordination of offices and programs directly related to non-academic activities of students and student organizations. From the description of Dean of students records, 1930-1991. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 191917646 Historical note: Administration of student admissions and the recording of scholastic records has at various times been the responsibility of the T...

Kentucky. Governor (1855-1859 : Morehead)

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James Turner Morehead became the twelfth governor and the first native-born Kentuckian to hold that office after the death of Governor John Breathitt in February 1834. The succession of Lieutenant Governor Morehead to the governorship proved a sharp disappointment to the young Democratic party since Breathitt, a Democrat, and Morehead, a National Republican, had been elected on a split ticket. Morehead was born in 1797, in Bullitt County, Kentucky. He attended Transylvan...

Kentucky. General Assembly

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