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“The Matter was Very Trivial”: The Value of Pardon Applications

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Tony Curtis

By Patrick A. Lewis

Approximately half of each governor’s official papers are applications for pardons and remissions of fines—obviously a gold mine for historians of law and justice. Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Article | Tagged 1860, 1861, Beriah Magoffin, Estill County, Legal, Politics

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    Overview: The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) and its project the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition (CWGK) are proud to announce the opening of another application cycle for their Graduate Research Associates (GRAs). With the generous support of … Continue reading →
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    Overview: The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) and its project the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition (CWGK) are proud to announce the opening of another application cycle for their Graduate Research Associates (GRAs). With the generous support of … Continue reading →
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