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28 September 1861

Crittenden, Thomas Leonidas, 1819-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Beriah Magoffin

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.

GLC02456.06

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