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Stevenson, William Erskine, 1820-1883 to George W. Koonce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08606.06 Author/Creator: Stevenson, William Erskine, 1820-1883 Place Written: Charleston, West Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 September 1870 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.7 x 19.2 cm. Order a Copy

Stevenson, Governor of Virginia, poses questions regarding the condition of the Board of Registration (possibly of Jefferson County). Asks, "Are you sure Mr. Roderick is not having persons registered who gave voluntary aid to the Rebellions? I have received statements from quite a number of Republicans besides those you have named that the Registrars at least have registered very many persons who are not qualified voters under the law, and that there is great danger that the Board will allow the names to remain on the lists." Refers to the recent death of Judge Thomas Chapline. Informs Koonce of the appointment of Judge Hall to fill the vacancy caused by Chapline's death.

Koonce, George W., 1818-1908
Stevenson, William Erskine, 1820-1883
Chapline, Thomas, -1870
Hall (judge), fl. 1870
Roderick, fl. 1870

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