Correspondence

James L. Spalding to James F. Robinson

1863-05-26

Date of Creation
May 26, 1863
Place of Creation
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky
Document Genre
Correspondence
Repository
Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
Collection
Office of the Governor, James F. Robinson: Appointments by the Governor, Civil Appointments, 1862-1863
Box / Folder
R1-319
CWGK Accession Number
KYR-0001-031-0232
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FTP Identifier
32212061

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Dates
1863-05-26
1863-05-30
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James L. Spalding to James F. Robinson, 1863-05-26, Office of the Governor, James F. Robinson: Appointments by the Governor, Civil 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-0001-031-0232 (November 12, 2026).

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OFFICE OF THE
U.S. Commissary of Subsistence,
Louisville May 26th 1863
Hon James F. Robinson
Governor of Kentucky
Frankfort Ky
Dear Sir.

I enclose you letter from my friend and former Tutor John F Fisk Esqr — asking appointment of Comissioner of Deeds of Ky for Wm Henry Bird of Messrs Kershaw & Bird Philadelphia Penna. I am personally acquainted with the firm above mentioned and cordially endorse what Mr Fisk says in Mr Bird's favor. Mess Kershaw & Bird are gentlemen of high standing; irreproachable integrity & unswerving loyalty. May I hope that you will accede to Mr Fisk's request.

Respectfully Yours
Jas L Spalding.

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Letter
Pennsylvania


Jas L. Spalding
Comr of Deeds
Your Comm. send to
W. H. Bird
J. L. S.
Philad
Wm Henry Bird
AppdMay 30. 1863.