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 November 11, 2025 Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives Office of the Governor, James F. Robinson: Appointments by the Governor, Military Appointments, 1862-1863 KYR-0001-028-0002 R2-113 to R2-114

Cynthiana, Harrison County, Kentucky Cynthiana, Harrison County, Kentucky 1862-08-18 Correspondence English Version 1 of page "3": Empty transcript -- probably initial upload of page facsimile. Version 1 of page "2": Empty transcript -- probably initial upload of page facsimile. Version 1 of page "4": Changes to page transcript. Version 0 of page "4": Empty transcript -- probably initial upload of page facsimile. 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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Cynthiana Aug 18th 1862 Govr Jas F. Robinson

Dr Sir with the highest degree of satisfaction I address you as the chief executive of Ky: as well from feelings of personal respect, as regard for the public weal, which your selection will secure. The dangers that surround & threaten the State are imminent & great, but I believe you equal to the emergency

You will be heartily Sustained by every man who loves Ky -- & by none more cordially than myself

Permit me to introduce to your acquaintance Dr Jno. A. Lair who wishes an appointment in one of the Ky. Regmts

The Doctor is a native of this Co. has graduated in his profession, has undergone an examination before a board of surgeons: rendered prompt and efficient service after the late fight at Cynthiana; and his loyalty & private character are unexceptionable: any service you can render him consistently with the publlic service will be duly appreciated by me

Yrs respectfully A. H. Ward

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A. H. Ward recommendation surgeon