Military correspondence, 1868-1871.

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Military correspondence, 1868-1871.

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These letters document Governor John W. Stevenson's role in the military affairs of state government. Included is a letter concerning the requisition of arms for military schools; and several replies from federal military authorities to the governor regarding a letter written to Stevenson by a junior officer.

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Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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Stevenson, John W., 1812-1886.

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Kentucky. Governor (1867-1871 : Stevenson)

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John White Stevenson succeeded to the office of governor in September 1867, upon the death of newly-elected Governor John L. Helm. A Democrat, he served until a few months prior to the end of the term, when he resigned to take a seat in the United States Senate. Stevenson was born in Richmond, Virginia in 1812. After graduating from the University of Virginia, he studied law and eventually moved to Covington, Kentucky in 1841. He was first elected to public office in 184...