James Bennett McCreary letter : 1877.

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James Bennett McCreary letter : 1877.

This is a single item collection dated, May 21, 1877. The letter was written to Miss Mary Hoge by Governor James B. McCreary. He proceeds to compliment Hoge on her ability as a teacher. McCreary then promises to excort Miss Hoge to her home state. That state is not given.

1 item (1 leaf) ; 32 cm.

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Hoge, Mary.

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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 ...