Correspondence

G. S. Kimberly to James F. Tate

1863-08-05

Date of Creation
August 5, 1863
Place of Creation
Foster, Bracken 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
R1-423
CWGK Accession Number
KYR-0001-031-0314
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32212143

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1863-08-05
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G. S. Kimberly to James F. Tate, 1863-08-05, 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-0001-031-0314 (November 14, 2026).

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Foster Ky Aug 5th 1863
His Excellency Governor of Ky

Sir Some time ago I sent you the returns of an election held at this place to fill the vacancy Supposed to have occured in the Police Judges office by the absence of that functionary'.' and received in answer the opinion of the attorney General that the office was not vacant. Since which time the board of Trustees has received his ^Jesse Gays^ resignation.. and have ordered and held an election to fill the vacancy occrring by said resignation'' the returns of which I herewith Enclose you duly certified to the question has arrissen here in the minds of some whether the resignation should have been made to you or to the board.

if this action be not correct and legal the Board of Trustees would be gratified to receive the Attorney Generals advise upon the subject if it be correct and legal they would be pleased for Mr. Watson to receive his commission as early as convenient if it be not correct they would be equally pleased, to receive the attorney's advise soon

With many well wishes for his excellency and our country I am

Respt yours
(Address) G. S. Kimberly
Clerk Board Trustees