Correspondence

William E. Baker to Thomas E. Bramlette

1863-11-13

Date of Creation
November 13, 1863
Place of Creation
Columbia, Adair County, Kentucky
Document Genre
Correspondence
Repository
Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
Collection
Office of the Governor, Thomas E. Bramlette: Appointments by the Governor, Military Appointments, 1863-1867
Box / Folder
BR5-311 to BR5-312
CWGK Accession Number
KYR-0001-002-0004
Rights
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FTP Identifier
32202718

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Dates
1863-11-13
1863-12
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William E. Baker to Thomas E. Bramlette, 1863-11-13, Office of the Governor, Thomas E. Bramlette: Appointments by the Governor, Military Appointments, 1863-1867, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Accessed via the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition, https://discovery.civilwargovernors.org/document/KYR-0001-002-0004 (November 12, 2026).

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Private

Columbia Novr 13/63
My Dear Gov.

I have just learned from Tyler Alxander that it is probable he will resign his Commission as provost Marshall of this district Some time in Decr next, without inflicting [...] upon you a long and vexatious enumeration of my political claims and services as is usual in such cases, or even making tedious apologies for approaching you upon the subject, I will merely state that as I am now out of Business, and consider myself in many respects peculearly adapted to such

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a position I would be much gratified to get the appointment. I will also say so far as I have heard any expression of opinion upon the subject our people would be thoroughly satisfied with the appointment, In fact it never occured to me to apply for the position until it was suggested to me. As two members of the board are from the most Northern County of the district (Shelby) our County being the farthest south, is certainly entitled to the other one, I hope to see you soon & present many other considerations which if stated here would perhaps draft too heavily on your time & patience,

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this is only for the purpose of requesting (if Consistent with your feelings and convictions of duty,) that you will not commit yourself to interests of any one else in this matter until I see you.

Yours Respectfly
Wm E. Baker

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Baker's Letter