Charles Slaughter Morehead papers, 1838-1857.

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Charles Slaughter Morehead papers, 1838-1857.

These papers contain four letters written by Charles Slaughter Morehead while U.S. Congressman (1848-1851) and Governor of Kentucky (1855-1859).

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SNAC Resource ID: 6823431

University of Kentucky Libraries

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