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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-0001-007-0105 BR1-503 to BR1-504

Campbellsville, Taylor County, Kentucky Campbellsville, Taylor County, Kentucky 1864-02-27 Correspondence English Version 1 of page "1": Changes to page transcript. Version 0 of page "1": Empty transcript -- probably initial upload of page facsimile.
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Campbellsville Ky Feby 27th 1864

Thos E Bramlett Esq Governor of Kentucky Dear Sir

Owing to causes wholy unexpected to me I am obliged to decline accepting the appointment of Tobacco Inspector, which you have done me the kindness to make. I really desired and needed the office, and have hoped nothing would occur to prevent my acceptance of it if tendered. It is unnecessary to give the causes, which, has prevented my acceptance, of the office, but I wish to tender to your excellency my wamest and most heartfelt thanks for, this manifestation of your kindness, and the Confidence, you have refered in me by this appointment

The Alternate, or me if the old Inspector will Act, no doubt till his successor is qualified,

I according return, regretfully the Commission, which I had the honor to receive this day

With Sentiments of the highest respect I remain Your obdt. Servant J. H. Chandler

Col Carlisle informed me that Mr Biggs of Greene County was anxious for the position, and would make an excellent Inspector.