Correspondence

Ira Root to John W. Finnell

1862-09-29

Date of Creation
September 29, 1862
Place of Creation
Newport, Campbell County, Kentucky
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
R2-189 to R2-190
CWGK Accession Number
KYR-0001-028-0054
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FTP Identifier
32211237

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Dates
1862-09-29
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Ira Root to John W. Finnell, 1862-09-29, 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-0001-028-0054 (November 14, 2026).

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Newport Sept. 29th 1862
Genl Finnell,

Dear Sir — Permit me to introduce to your favorable consideration Capt Oliver Palmer Who goes to Louisville to see yourself & Gov. Robinson in relation to an appointment in the volunteer service. I have known him for a number of years he is truly loyal and will execute faithfully any trust reposed in him. He goes well recommended by military men. Sir wishing speedy success to our cause I remain truly yours

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