Appointments by the governor - military appointments, 1824-1828.

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Appointments by the governor - military appointments, 1824-1828.

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These files document Governor Joseph Desha's role as commander-in-chief of the Kentucky militia and his use of the governor's power and privilege to accept resignations, to appoint, and to commission Kentucky militia officers to the rank of lieutenant or above. Included are reports of newly elected officers awaiting commissioning by the governor, appointments to units, nominations and recommendations for commissions, and resignations.

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Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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Kentucky. Governor (1824-1828 : Desha)

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