Correspondence

A. H. Ward to James F. Robinson

1862-08-18

Date of Creation
August 18, 1862
Place of Creation
Cynthiana, Harrison County, Kentucky
Document Genre
Correspondence
Repository
Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
Collection
Office of the Governor, James F. Robinson: Appointments by the Governor, Military Appointments, 1862-1863
Box / Folder
R2-113 to R2-114
CWGK Accession Number
KYR-0001-028-0002
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FTP Identifier
32211185

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1862-08-18
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A. H. Ward to James F. Robinson, 1862-08-18, Office of the Governor, James F. Robinson: Appointments by the Governor, Military Appointments, 1862-1863, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Accessed via the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition, https://test.discovery.civilwargovernors.org/document/KYR-0001-028-0002 (January 16, 2026).

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Cynthiana Aug 18th 1862
Govr Jas F. Robinson

Dr Sir with the highest degree of satisfaction I address you as the chief executive of Ky: as well from feelings of personal respect, as regard for the public weal, which your selection will secure. The dangers that surround & threaten the State are imminent & great, but I believe you equal to the emergency

You will be heartily Sustained by every man who loves Ky — & by none more cordially than myself

Permit me to introduce to your acquaintance Dr Jno. A. Lair who wishes an appointment in one of the Ky. Regmts

The Doctor is a native of this Co. has graduated in his profession, has undergone an examination before a board of surgeons: rendered prompt and efficient service after the late fight at Cynthiana; and his loyalty & private character are unexceptionable: any service you can render him consistently with the publlic service will be duly appreciated by me

Yrs respectfully
A. H. Ward

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A. H. Ward
recommendation
surgeon