Correspondence

John W. Ray 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
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R1-387
CWGK Accession Number
KYR-0001-031-0285
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1863-07-23
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John W. Ray 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-0001-031-0285 (November 13, 2026).

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Indianapolis Ind
July 23, 1863
Gov Robinson
Frankfort Ky
Sir

I Enclose herewith letter from Gov O. P. Morton,

Having removed from Jeffersonville to this place, I have been requested by some of my acquaintance of the Louisville Bar to apply for appointment as Commissioner from the State of which you are the Executive.

Should you appoint me, be pleased to have the Commission sent here.

I will remit fees for Commission &c on being advised the amt.

Respectfully Yours
Jno W, Ray