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 November 12, 2025 Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives Office of the Governor, James F. Robinson: Appointments by the Governor, Military Appointments, 1862-1863 KYR-0001-028-0039 R2-170 to R2-171

Batavia, Clermont County, Ohio Batavia, Clermont County, Ohio 1862-09-09 Correspondence English 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 "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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Batavia Ohio Sept 9th 1862 Gov. Robinson Dear Sir

For the first time in my life I apply for a position. I am aware it is usual to obtain such things through the intercession & recommendation of others, but I have resolved to act for my self in view of your acquaintance with me. I am compelled with my family to leave home in

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consequence of the Rebels having our Country in possession. And If the President in accordance with our request agrees that some citizens of Kentucky may be associated with Judge Hitchcock in the trial of Presiners at "Camp Chase,, I would be glad under the circumstances to have the appointment. If you should

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confer the appointment upon me I will & shall feel deeply grateful --

Sincerely your friend Thornton. F. Marshall