Governor's correspondence, 1840-1844.

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Governor's correspondence, 1840-1844.

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These are incoming letters to Governor Robert Letcher which document administrative activity of the chief executive. Letters from citizens concern various subjects such as banking and internal improvements as well as the governor's ability to remit fines.

1.2 cubic ft.

Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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Kentucky. Governor (1840-1844 : Letcher)

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Robert Perkins Letcher served as Kentucky's fifteenth governor. He was elected in 1840, and was a member of the Whig Party. Letcher was born February 10, 1788 in Goochland County, Virginia. After moving his family first to Harrodsburg then to Garrard County, Kentucky, Letcher's father opened a brickyard. By necessity, Robert Letcher worked there. He later attended the prestigious academy conducted by Joshua Fry near Danville and then studied law in the office of Humphrey...

Letcher, Robert Perkins, 1788-1861

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Robert Perkins Letcher was governor of Kentucky during 1840-1844. After his term ended, Letcher practiced law in Frankfort and remained active in politics. From 1850 to 1852, he served as U.S. minister to Mexico where his proposed treaties sought to protect American interests in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. From the description of Robert Perkins Letcher papers, 1844-1853. (Kentucky Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 38555012 Kentucky lawyer, state legislator, U.S. congr...