Correspondence

Charles H. T. Collis to Thomas E. Bramlette

1865-07-31

Date of Creation
July 31, 1865
Place of Creation
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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
BR2-430 to BR2-431
CWGK Accession Number
KYR-0001-007-0480
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FTP Identifier
32206992

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Dates
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1865-07-31
1865-08-03
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Charles H. T. Collis to Thomas E. Bramlette, 1865-07-31, 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-0001-007-0480 (November 13, 2026).

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Philadelphia 702 Walnut St
July 31, 1865
His Excellency
Thomas E. Bramlette
Governor of Kentucky
Sir,

After over four years absence in the volunteer service of the United States, I have returned to resume my practice at the Philadelphia bar —

I would most respectfully call your attention to the recommendations hereon endorsed, and ask of you the appointment of Commissioner of Deeds &c for your State.

Should this application receive your favorable consideration, I will at once remit the necessary fees, upon receipt of a mem. of the amount from your Secretary —

I have the honor to be
Your obt. servant
Charles H. T. Collis
late Bvt. Major Genl. Vols

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Comr Deeds
Phila. Penna
July 31. 1865

Collis, Charles H. T.
Atty at Law
(late Bvt. Maj. Genl. Vols)

Ask appointment of Commissioner of Deeds &c to be resident at Philadelphia

Comd
3 Aug 1865

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
July 31. 1865

Charles H. T. Collis, Esqr has been a member of the Philadelphia bar for, several years, in good standing.

We cordially recommend him as being well qualified to perform the duties of Commissioner of Deeds &c

Judges of the Sup. Ct.
James Thompson
John M. Read
W. Stronge