<title type="main">John Slavens, Jr. et al. to Beriah Magoffin

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November 11, 2025 Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives Office of the Governor, Beriah Magoffin: Governor's Official Correspondence File, Civil Appointments, 1859-1862 KYR-0001-017-0524 MG4-553

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To His Excellency the Governor of Kentucky

The office of Police Jude of Harrodsburg having become vacant by the resignation of John Havens: the undersigned members of the Mercer Bar respectfully recommend to the favorable consideration of the Governor John P. Haggin as a suitable person to supply the vacancy.

John Slavens Jr O S Poston Ben. C. Imprall James DHaiden E. J. Polk C. C. Smedley W,A, Hood W. E. Riley T, T, Haggin

The appointment would be until the next regular election in August agreeably with my understanding of the law. And should his Excellency appoint me in faith of the above recommendation of my friends I would accept the office and undertake its duties forthwith.

J P Haggin

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