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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-0001-007-0657 BR3-70 to BR3-71

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Baltimore, Md. Dec 30th 1865 To His Excellency Thomas E. Bramlette Governor of Kentucky Sir:

I have the honor to request from you the appointment of myself as Commissioner for the State of Kentucky to reside in Baltimore, Maryland, to take Depositions, Acknowledgment of Deeds, &c. and respectfully refer to the accompanying testimonials. My address is 70 W. Fayette St. Baltimore, Md.

With great respect, Your obedient servant, Wm B Hill

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Mr. Hill is a Lawyer of good standing in his profession, and has held the office of Secretary of State, in Maryland. for the last four years. from which he now retires by reason of expiration of his term.

It gives us pleasure to recommend his appointment as Commissioner of Deeds, &c.

A W Bradford Gov. of Md

Jno. S. Berry Brg. Genl. & Adjt Genl. of Md.

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Comr of Deeds Maryland Wm B Hill comd 10 Jany 1866