Executive journal, 1808-1812.

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Executive journal, 1808-1812.

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This journal documents Governor Charles Scott'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 recorded are orders for militia activation, communications with and appointments of militia officers, and the establishment or alteration of militia regimental boundaries.

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Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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Kentucky. General Assembly

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Scott, Charles, 1739-1813

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Charles Scott was a soldier, politician, and governor of Kentucky, 1808-1812. These journals were kept by officers serving in his command during the Northwest Indian Wars, 1793-1794. From the description of Journals, 1793-1794. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49324760 Governor of Kentucky and army officer. From the description of Charles Scott correspondence, 1803 August 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980421 Gover...

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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. ...