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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-0001-028-0054 R2-189 to R2-190

Newport, Campbell County, Kentucky Newport, Campbell County, Kentucky 1862-09-29 Correspondence English 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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Newport Sept. 29th 1862 Genl Finnell,

Dear Sir -- Permit me to introduce to your favorable consideration Capt Oliver Palmer Who goes to Louisville to see yourself & Gov. Robinson in relation to an appointment in the volunteer service. I have known him for a number of years he is truly loyal and will execute faithfully any trust reposed in him. He goes well recommended by military men. Sir wishing speedy success to our cause I remain truly yours

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