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 November 12, 2025 Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives Office of the Governor, Thomas E. Bramlette: Appointments by the Governor, Civil Appointments, 1863-1867 KYR-0001-007-0129 BR1-531 to BR1-532

Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky 1861-03-09 Correspondence English Version 1 of page "3": Changes to page transcript. Version 0 of page "3": Empty transcript -- probably initial upload of page facsimile. Version 1 of page "1": Changes to page transcript. Version 0 of page "2": Empty transcript -- probably initial upload of page facsimile. Version 0 of page "1": Empty transcript -- probably initial upload of page facsimile.
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Louisville Kentucky March 9th 1864 To Hon. T. E. Bramlette Governor of Kentucky Frankfort Ky Sir

I saw paragraph in our City paper stating that you had offered to Genl. Boyle the appointment of Kentucky Claim Agent at Washington D. C.

I saw another paragraph on yesterday stating that Genl Boyle had declined accepting it.

I write to say to you that if you have not made an appointment yet and are not committed to any one and will so inform me I would like to be further informed as to details of the duties etc etc of the office with view of performing its duties if you should appoint me.

Respectfully C. H. Barkley

I have been engaged in Govt Claim business for several years and can satisfy you as to qualifications, etc.

C H Barkley

Governor,

I have known Mr Barkley, as an industrious and laborious man, devoted to his business as agt

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for collection of claims against the Government. He is one of the few men I know in whose christianity I have confidence. He stands at the head of his profession as a Lawyer &c. If the place is not filled, I am confident his appointment will never be regretted by you, while it will be blest by those whose intrest are committed to his care.

Respectfully J M Hewett 2d Ky Battery