Executive journal, 1859-1862.

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Executive journal, 1859-1862.

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This journal documents Governor Beriah Magoffin's official actions, many of which are related to the Civil War, and which include appointing and accepting resignations from civil officials and militia officers; granting pardons and reprieves, and remitting fines; approving expenditures; communicating with the General Assembly; and approving and rejecting legislation.

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Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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Magoffin, Beriah, 1815-1885

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Governor of Kentucky, public official of Kentucky and Mississippi, and lawyer. From the description of Letters of Beriah Magoffin, 1861. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79454225 ...

Kentucky. Governor (1859-1862 : Magoffin)

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Beriah Magoffin, a Democrat, served as governor of Kentucky from 1859 to 1862, during the period of the secession crisis and the first years of the Civil War. He resigned after three years in office when, as a result of the hostile political climate, his power and effectiveness as governor were considerably diminished. Born in Harrodsburg, Kentucky in 1815, Magoffin received a degree from Centre College and graduated from the law school at Transylvania University in 1838...

Kentucky. Militia

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Historical note: In 1792 the Kentucky General Assembly established the Kentucky Militia. The act required that all white males between the ages of eighteen and forty-five be enrolled in the militia, form companies, and participate in several musters each year. These companies could be called to active duty by the governor in case of war, insurrection, or danger to public safety. In 1860 the militia was reorganized into the State Guard, the Enrolled Militia, and the Militia of the Reserve. ...

Kentucky. General Assembly

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