Thomas S. Page papers, 1831-1859.

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Thomas S. Page papers, 1831-1859.

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The papers consist of correspondence to Thomas S. Page, primarily dealing with official matters such as collecting taxes, surveys of taxable property, and valuation. The letters also mention Page's election efforts in the 1850s, include personal comments by friends, and describe events such as the cholera epidemic of 1833. A letter from J.L. Smedley to Page dated March 1856 concerned reduced dividends from toll gates near Harrodsburg due to light travel during a cold winter. Collection also includes letters from Dr. J.D. Matthews, Superintendent of Public Instruction, dated 1855-7 concerning taxation to support the schools, reports made to the auditor's office, other public matters, and personal news.

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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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Kentucky. Auditor of Public Accounts

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Page, Thomas S., fl. 1831-1859.

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Thomas S. Page worked as a clerk in the office of the state auditor of public accounts in the early 1830s and was later elected to the position of auditor, serving from 1834 to 1846, and from 1851 to 1859. From the description of Thomas S. Page papers, 1831-1859. (Kentucky Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 41205375 ...

Matthews, J. Duncan

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