J. H. Chandler to Thomas E. Bramlette
1864-02-27
- Date of Creation
- February 27, 1864
- Place of Creation
- Campbellsville, Taylor County, Kentucky
- Document Genre
- Correspondence
- Repository
- Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
- Collection
- Office of the Governor, Thomas E. Bramlette: Appointments by the Governor, Civil Appointments, 1863-1867
- Box / Folder
- BR1-503 to BR1-504
- CWGK Accession Number
- KYR-0001-007-0105
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- FTP Identifier
- 32206617
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- Dates
- 1864-02-27
Citation
J. H. Chandler to Thomas E. Bramlette, 1864-02-27, Office of the Governor, Thomas E. Bramlette: Appointments by the Governor, Civil 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-0001-007-0105 (November 15, 2026).
Campbellsville Ky
Thos E Bramlett Esq
Governor of Kentucky
Dear Sir
Owing to causes wholy unexpected to me I am obliged to decline accepting the appointment of Tobacco Inspector, which you have done me the kindness to make. I really desired and needed the office, and have hoped nothing would occur to prevent my acceptance of it if tendered. It is unnecessary to give the causes, which, has prevented my acceptance, of the office, but I wish to tender to your excellency my wamest and most heartfelt thanks for, this manifestation of your kindness, and the Confidence, you have refered in me by this appointment
The Alternate, or me if the old Inspector will Act, no doubt till his successor is qualified,
I according return, regretfully the Commission, which I had the honor to receive this day
With Sentiments of the highest respect
I remain
Your obdt. Servant
J. H. Chandler
Col Carlisle informed me that Mr Biggs of Greene County was anxious for the position, and would make an excellent Inspector.