Benjamin H. Bristow to Thomas E. Bramlette
1865-10-28
- Date of Creation
- October 28, 1865
- Place of Creation
- Hopkinsville, Christian 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
- BR2-592
- CWGK Accession Number
- KYR-0001-007-0601
- Rights
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- FTP Identifier
- 32207113
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Citation
Benjamin H. Bristow to Thomas E. Bramlette, 1865-10-28, 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-0001-007-0601 (November 14, 2026).
Hopkinsville Ky
His Excellency
Thomas E. Bramlette
Govenor of Ky
Frankfort
I have the honor to tender my unconditional resignation as Senator from the district Composed of the counties of Christian and Todd — to take effect at once —
A change of residence from this place to the city of Louisville makes this step on my part necessary
Very Respectfully &c
Ben H. Bristow
Resignation of B. H. Bristow
Senator
6th Senatorial District
accepted & Writ Election
Issued