Correspondence

C. H. Barkley to Thomas E. Bramlette

1861-03-09

Date of Creation
March 9, 1861
Place of Creation
Louisville, Jefferson 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
BR1-531 to BR1-532
CWGK Accession Number
KYR-0001-007-0129
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FTP Identifier
32206641

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Dates
1864-03-09
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C. H. Barkley to Thomas E. Bramlette, 1861-03-09, 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-0001-007-0129 (November 13, 2026).

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Louisville Kentucky
March 9th 1864
To
Hon. T. E. Bramlette
Governor of Kentucky
Frankfort Ky
Sir

I saw paragraph in our City paper stating that you had offered to Genl. Boyle the appointment of Kentucky Claim Agent at Washington D. C.

I saw another paragraph on yesterday stating that Genl Boyle had declined accepting it.

I write to say to you that if you have not made an appointment yet and are not committed to any one and will so inform me I would like to be further informed as to details of the duties etc etc of the office with view of performing its duties if you should appoint me.

Respectfully
C. H. Barkley

I have been engaged in Govt Claim business for several years and can satisfy you as to qualifications, etc.

C H Barkley

Governor,

I have known Mr Barkley, as an industrious and laborious man, devoted to his business as agt

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for collection of claims against the Government. He is one of the few men I know in whose christianity I have confidence. He stands at the head of his profession as a Lawyer &c. If the place is not filled, I am confident his appointment will never be regretted by you, while it will be blest by those whose intrest are committed to his care.

Respectfully
J M Hewett
2d Ky Battery