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 November 11, 2025 Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives Office of the Governor, Thomas E. Bramlette: Appointments by the Governor, Civil Appointments, 1863-1867 KYR-0001-007-0060 BR1-447

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To the Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Sir,

Robert, A, Johnston is a member of the Bar of this county in good standing. He is fully competent to discharge the duties of a Commissioner of Deeds &c for Kentucky, and we would recommend his appointment.

Respectfully -- Geo. H. Pendleton. John Kebler Gilmore Dunlass & Co Banker 26 & 28 West Third st

Cincinnati Nov 25th 1863. Governor Bramlette Dr Sir

Enclosed you will please find $5.00 and references. I desire the appointment of commissioner for Kentucky, in Ohio to take deposition acknowledgent of deeds &c, I have procurred the recomendation of Geo. H. Pendleton Mem Congress, Mr Kebler an old Attorney & one of the first Banking Houses. I would further refer you to Col Boyle now I believe (over)

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Your Adjutant General -- Trusting this may prove sofficint I remain

Yours Respectfully Rob. A. Johnston

Nov 25th 1863,

Ohio R. A. Johnston Comr Deeds Apptd 28th Nov 1863