Governor's correspondence, 1829-1832.

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Governor's correspondence, 1829-1832.

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These are incoming letters to Governor Thomas Metcalfe which document administrative activities of the chief executive. Letters from citizens deal with various subjects such as opinions on the Bank of the Commonwealth, a call for the establishment of a state historical society, opinions on choosing a United States Senator from Kentucky, and numerous requests for copies of acts passed by the General Assembly.

.2 cubic ft. (3 folders)

Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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Metcalfe, Thomas, 1780-1855

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Thomas Metcalfe, born March 10, 1780, was governor of Kentucky from 1828-1832. Before serving as governor, he was a Kentucky representative and a U.S. representative. In the 1820's, he joined the John Quincy Adams-Henry Clay political faction which became known as the National Republicans. After serving as governor, Metcalfe served as state senator (1834-38) and then held a brief term (June 1848-March 1849) in the U.S. Senate, where he denounced secession. In 1848, he campaigned on behalf of Zac...

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Bank of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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