Crittenden, Thomas Leonidas (1819-1893) to Beriah Magoffin
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02456.06 Author/Creator: Crittenden, Thomas Leonidas (1819-1893) Place Written: Louisville, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 28, 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25.4 x 19.8 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 25.5 x 17 cm Order a Copy
Crittenden, General of Kentucky Militia, writes to Magoffin, Governor of Kentucky. Asks Magoffin to accept an enclosed resignation (not included), noting hat Mr. Barr "cannot accept any office that would take him away from here." Docket notes "accepted," and contains Magoffin's name (possibly his signature). One bust engraving of Crittenden included as collateral.
Magoffin served as Governor of Kentucky 1859-1862.
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