Resignations to the governor, 1803-1804.

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Resignations to the governor, 1803-1804.

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These files document Governor James Garrard's use of the governor's power and privilege to accept resignations from office. Included are formal resignation letters of state senators and documentation of writs of election issued by the governor for filling these vacancies in the General Assembly.

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Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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