Governor's correspondence with citizens on war issues, 1942-1945.

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Governor's correspondence with citizens on war issues, 1942-1945.

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As titular head of the War Council, the Governor oversaw its operations, appointed administrators, and presided at selected meetings. Because of this high profile, many citizens wrote to the Governor requesting assistance with war-related issues and problems, and he responded as part of his role as the liaison between the public and the government.

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