James McCreary letters, 1914.

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James McCreary letters, 1914.

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This collection contains 2 letters by written by James McCreary as he was campaigning to become Governor of Kentucky in 1914. In these letters, McCreary speaks of the ratification of the 17th amendment, tree-planting, a tuberculosis commission, the geological survey, etc. In one letter he appeals to his "Confederate comrades" to help him in the gubernatorial race and uses his rise in the 11th Cavalry as an example of his leadership skills.

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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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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 ...