Letter book, 1851-1855.

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Letter book, 1851-1855.

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This book contains transcripts of official letters to and from Governor Lazarus W. Powell during his term in office. Included is a letter from Governor Powell to Governor Joseph Wright of Indiana, in which Powell questions Wright's refusal to return a fugitive from justice to Kentucky and describes Indiana's legal and constitutional duty to do so; and Wright's response, in which he agrees to return the fugitive, but explains his interpretation of the law. Also included is a letter from Governor Powell to James Guthrie, offering him the United States Senate seat resulting from the death of Henry Clay; and Guthrie's response, expresssing his gratitude but declining the offer.

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Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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Kentucky. Governor (1851-1855 : Powell)

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Indiana. Governor (1849-1857 : Wright)

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Guthrie, James, 1792-1869

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James Guthrie (1792-1869) of Louisville, Ky., was president of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad; secretary of the United States Treasury, 1853-1857; member of the Peace Convention of 1861; and United States senator from Kentucky, 1865-1868. From the guide to the James Guthrie Letters, ., 1857-1862, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.) American lawyer and politican; Secretary of Treasury. From the description...

Wright, Joseph A. (Joseph Albert), 1810-1867

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United States. Congress. Senate

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Powell, L. W. 1812-1867.

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