Correspondence

James M. Fogle to Beriah Magoffin

1862-06-24

Date of Creation
June 24, 1862
Place of Creation
Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky
Document Genre
Correspondence
Repository
Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
Collection
Office of the Governor, Beriah Magoffin: Governor's Official Correspondence File, Petitions for Pardons and Remissions, 1859-1862
Box / Folder
MG24-198 to MG24-199
CWGK Accession Number
KYR-0001-020-2128
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32210535

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Dates
1862-06-24
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James M. Fogle to Beriah Magoffin, 1862-06-24, Office of the Governor, Beriah Magoffin: Governor's Official Correspondence File, Petitions for Pardons and Remissions, 1859-1862, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Accessed via the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition, https://discovery.civilwargovernors.org/document/KYR-0001-020-2128 (November 12, 2026).

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Lebanon June 24/62
Hon B Magoffin
Govenor
Dear Sir

The bearer of this is Lafayette Baxter a clever young man and gentleman He is desirious of getting his brother Wm Baxter released from a very heavy fine. I think it is a case that merits your consideration and one in which you would be justified in interposing. Mr Baxter will give you a history upon which you may rely. Believe me yours truly

James M Fogle