Correspondence

Oliver P. Morton to James F. Robinson

1863-07-23

Date of Creation
July 23, 1863
Place of Creation
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
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
R1-383 to R1-384
CWGK Accession Number
KYR-0001-031-0282
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32212111

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Dates
1863-07-23
1863-07-25
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Oliver P. Morton to James F. Robinson, 1863-07-23, 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-0001-031-0282 (November 13, 2026).

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{INDIANA STATE SEAL.}
STATE OF INDIANA
Executive Department.
Indianapolis, July 23 1863
Gov. Robinson
Frankfort Ky,
Sir

I take great pleasure in recommending to your favorable consideration, Mr. Jno. W. Ray, of Jeffersonville in this State, who desires the appointment of Commissioner of Deeds, for this State, Mr. Ray is a gentleman of high character, a prominent citizen of this State, and a personal friend of mine. Any favor shown him will be highly appreciated.

I have the honor to be

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Very Respectfully
Yr. Obt Sevat
O. P. Morton
Gov. of Indiana

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Indiana


Comr of Deeds
Jno. W. Ray
Indianapolis
Com IssdJuly 25. 1863.