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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-0001-007-0524 BR2-488

Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky 1865-09-30 Correspondence English Version 1 of page "2": Changes to page transcript. Version 0 of page "2": Empty transcript -- probably initial upload of page facsimile. 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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Lebanon Ky Sept 30" 1865 Gov T. E. Bramlet, Dr Sir

The death of Jubal Morgan (former Magistrate). has caused a vacancy in the Haysville district No 1 in this county. (Marion) for the office of Justice of the peace.

I would very respectifully recommend to your Hon that Q M Chandler of said District is a very good man and well qualified for the position. -- No one seems Inclined to want It but I think that he will accept It if you will do him the honor to appoint him.

Our court of claims will meet in a short time & I desire a ful Board, Therefore by giving this your Immediate atteintion you will very much oblige

Your very most servt R A Burton P. J. M. C

P. S.

If you send commission direct to me or Co Clk.

R A B

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Marion Co Justice Peace Q. M. Chandler apptd3d Oct/65