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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-0001-007-0488 BR2-442

Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky 1865-08-22 Correspondence English Version 1 of page "2": Changes to page transcript. 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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Lexington Ky Augt 22 1865 My Very Kind Friend Col Hodges

Although I am always happy to write You, I am particularly so now, in introducing to Your especial acquaintance and confidence my friend Mr. WilliamT. Boulden -- of Bourbon Co. whom you will find and may receive as, a perfect Gentleman in every sense of the term. has now and continues an uncompromising Union Man and Supporter of our Government.

I wish you to do me the especial favor to go with Mr. B. and introduce him, as our Mutual friend -- to His Excellency -- Gov Bramlette and procure for him then and there the appointment of Notary Public for the County of Bourbon. Which appointment would be exceedingly gratifying to the citizens of that County and reflect credit upon all concerned in history this token of Confidence.

Accept my Re-assuras of Regard and highest Esteem -- Truly Your Friend L B Todd

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Bourbon Co Notary Public Wm. T. Boulden apptd 23 Aug/65