Military correspondence, 1875-1879.

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Military correspondence, 1875-1879.

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These letters document the military affairs of the Commonwealth and Governor James B. McCreary's role as commander-in-chief of the Kentucky militia and the Kentucky State Guard. Included are several letters from the Gatling Gun Company describing its product, and test results on the gun; and reports from local officials in Powell and Carter Counties, recounting outbreaks of violence and requesting the assistance of the State Guard.

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Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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McCreary, James B. (James Bennett), 1838-1918

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James Bennett McCreary (July 8, 1838 - October 8, 1918) was born in Richmond, Kentucky, the son of Dr. Edmund R. and Sabrina (Bennett) McCreary. During the Civil War, McCreary served with John Hunt Morgan in the 11th Kentucky Cavalry. He served as Governor of Kentucky from 1875-1879 and 1911-1915. He served in the US House of Representatives from 1884-1897. He also served in the US Senate 1903-1909. In 1914, McCreary ran for the US Senate, but lost. He died in Richmond in 1918. From ...

Kentucky. State Guard

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Historical note: In 1860 the Kentucky Militia was replaced by the Kentucky State Guard. During the Civil War the State Guard suffered from the same divided loyalties which were indicative of Kentucky as a whole. It was reestablished in 1878, with the primary focus on controlling civil disturbances including feuds, riots, strikes, and lynchings. In 1912 the State Guard became the Kentucky National Guard. From the description of Records, 1861-1909 (bulk 1861-1863, 1878-1880, 1894-1897,...

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. Governor (1875-1879 : McCreary)

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Historical note: In 1877-1878, the General Assembly created the Kentucky State Guard as an independent unit from the reserve militia. The governor served as commander-in-chief of both the militia and the State Guard. From the description of Military correspondence, 1875-1879. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145416253 ...