Executive orders, 1871-1875.

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Executive orders, 1871-1875.

These executive orders document Governor Preston H. Leslie's power and privilege to issue commands and instructions. Included are two orders closing state offices, due to the death of Fanny Samuels, wife of Assistant Secretary of State W. T. Samuels, in 1871; and of John C. Breckinridge in 1875.

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Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell), 1821-1875

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John Cabell Breckinridge (January 16, 1821 – May 17, 1875) was an American lawyer, politician, and soldier. He represented Kentucky in both houses of Congress and became the 14th and youngest-ever vice president of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861. He was a member of the Democratic Party, and served in the U.S. Senate during the outbreak of the American Civil War, but was expelled after joining the Confederate Army. He was appointed Confederate secretary of war in 1865. Breckinrid...

Kentucky. Governor (1871-1875 : Leslie)

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Leslie, Preston H. (Preston Hopkins), 1819-1907

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Preston H. Leslie was govenor of Kentucky from 1871 to 1875. In 1842 Leslie, who was born in Wayne (now Clinton) County, was practicing law in Monroe County. From the description of Deed : 1842. (Kentucky Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 35967531 Preston H. Leslie was born in Wayne County, Kentucky, on March 8, 1819. Leslie was the governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky from 1871 to 1875. President Grover Cleveland appointed Governor Leslie to be the T...

Samuels, Fanny, d. 1871.

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