Special studies and reports to the governor, 1862-1863.

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Special studies and reports to the governor, 1862-1863.

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These reports and studies were prepared in response to requests from Governor James F. Robinson. Included are reports from the inspectors of the Kentucky Penitentiary on the general conditions of the facility and from two doctors on the sanitary conditions of the prison hospital, both of which were unfavorable; and a later report from the inspectors noting some improvements but stressing the necessity of further attention.

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Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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