Henry C. Metcalfe-Thomas Metcalfe papers, 1852-1888.

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Henry C. Metcalfe-Thomas Metcalfe papers, 1852-1888.

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This collection consists of the papers of Henry C. Metcalfe and Thomas Metcalfe, dated 1852-1888. One document is a land grant, given to Thomas Metcalfe for service in the War of 1812, approved and signed by President Millard Fillmore Oct. 1, 1852. Another is a letter from Confederate Colonel J.S. Scott demanding the unconditional surrender of Richmond, Kentucky, by federal forces, Aug. 23, 1862. A certificate appointing Henry C. Metcalfe postmaster of Carlisle, Kentucky, was signed by Grover Cleveland Feb. 21, 1888.

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Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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Scott, John S., fl. 1862

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Metcalfe, Thomas, 1780-1855

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Thomas Metcalfe, born March 10, 1780, was governor of Kentucky from 1828-1832. Before serving as governor, he was a Kentucky representative and a U.S. representative. In the 1820's, he joined the John Quincy Adams-Henry Clay political faction which became known as the National Republicans. After serving as governor, Metcalfe served as state senator (1834-38) and then held a brief term (June 1848-March 1849) in the U.S. Senate, where he denounced secession. In 1848, he campaigned on behalf of Zac...

Metcalfe, Henry, b. 1847

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Capt. Henry Metcalfe was President of the Board of Water Commissioners of the Village of Cold Spring. From the description of Letterbooks, 1877-1896. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155526265 Thomas Metcalfe, governor of Kentucky from 1828-1832, was captain of volunteers during the War of 1812. Before serving as governor, he was a Kentucky representative and a U.S. representative. After serving as governor, Metcalfe served as state senator (1834-38) and then held a brief term...