Correspondence

Thorton F. Marshall to James F. Robinson

1862-09-09

Date of Creation
September 9, 1862
Place of Creation
Batavia, Clermont County, Ohio
Document Genre
Correspondence
Repository
Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
Collection
Office of the Governor, James F. Robinson: Appointments by the Governor, Military Appointments, 1862-1863
Box / Folder
R2-170 to R2-171
CWGK Accession Number
KYR-0001-028-0039
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FTP Identifier
32211222

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1862-09-09
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Thorton F. Marshall to James F. Robinson, 1862-09-09, Office of the Governor, James F. Robinson: Appointments by the Governor, Military Appointments, 1862-1863, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Accessed via the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition, https://discovery.civilwargovernors.org/document/KYR-0001-028-0039 (November 14, 2026).

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Batavia Ohio
Sept 9th 1862
Gov. Robinson
Dear Sir

For the first time in my life I apply for a position. I am aware it is usual to obtain such things through the intercession & recommendation of others, but I have resolved to act for my self in view of your acquaintance with me. I am compelled with my family to leave home in

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consequence of the Rebels having our Country in possession. And [...] If the President in accordance with our request agrees that some citizens of Kentucky may be associated with Judge Hitchcock in the trial of Presiners at "Camp Chase,, I would be glad under the circumstances to have the appointment. If you should

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confer the appointment upon me I will & shall feel deeply grateful —

Sincerely your friend
Thornton. F. Marshall