2008-09
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MAGOFFIN, Beriah (1815-1885) Elected governor of Kentucky for the term of four years beginning 1 September, 1859. In a correspondence with commissioners from Alabama relative to co-operation with the southern states, he proposed in 1860 that the slave states should agree on amendments to the United States constitution that would meet with the approbation of Democrats at the north. In his message in February, 1861, he recommended a convention of the border states. He replied on 15 April, 1861, to the president's call for 75,000 men, that Kentucky would "furnish no troops for the wicked purpose of subduing her sister southern states." In May he issued a proclamation forbidding either the United States or the Confederate government to undertake any movement of troops or occupy any post on Kentucky soil, and warning the citizens of the state against taking part in hostilities. In August he sent letters to President Lincoln and to Jefferson Davis declaring the neutrality of Kentucky, and requesting the former to withdraw National troops from the state. Document signed, “B. Magoffin,” 14” x 17,” pre-printed and filled out in manuscript, previously folded, minor 1/4” hole affects one letter, else very good. Commission for “George W. Monroe” as Lieutenant Colonel in the Kentucky Volunteer Militia. George Wood Monroe (1835-1869) would serve in the 7th and 22nd Kentucky Infantry, he was brevetted Brigadier General for gallant and meritorious services during the war.
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