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Criminal matters
Date: 1872
The following documents in this file pertain to criminal matters within various counties in Kansas. A letter from John N. Ritter, Attorney of Cherokee County, writes to inform Governor Harvey…
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Criminal matters
Date: 1871
A letter from Missouri Governor J. W. McClurg asks to have Francis Dean arrested and detained at Wyandotte, Kansas. Governor McClurg states that an agent is leaving with a requisition…
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Criminal matters
Date: 1870
A letter from Prov. Governor Edward J. Davis of Texas informs Kansas Governor Harvey he has received documents for the arrest of James Anderson charged with murder. Governor Davis advises…
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Criminal matters
Date: 1869
A letter from A. J. Hughes of Council Grove, Kansas, informs Governor Harvey the citizens desire that an award is offered for the capture of William Polk, who murdered William…
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County affairs : Wyandotte County
Date: 1871
A letter on January 16, 1871, from J. B. Lynch, asks Kansas Governor Harvey why Sheriff Hortsman refused to qualify as Sheriff of Wyandotte County. In the letter, Lynch advises…
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County affairs : Washington County
Date: 1869
A letter of resignation dated November 27, 1869, from Vernon Paske as Probate Judge for Washington County. In the letter, Paske recommends Philip Rockefeller as his successor.
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County affairs : Sumner County
Date: 1871
A letter from W. J. Whler in relation to the Temporary County Seat of Sumner County. A letter from B. F. Parsons notifies Kansas Governor Harvey a census roll for…
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County affairs : Saline County
Date: 1870
A letter from O. P. Hamilton informs Kansas Governor Harvey he will resign in three days and will recommend a man to take his place as Probate Judge of Saline…
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County affairs : Rooks County
Date: 1872
A letter on September 2, 1872, from George W. Beebe, informs Kansas Governor Harvey the citizens of Rook County have put together a petition to have their county organized but…
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County affairs : Rice County
Date: 1872
A letter on July 20, 1872, from W. Lowrey and W. J. Nicholas, recommends to Kansas Governor Harvey to appoint Joseph Taylor as Sheriff for Rice County. Accompanying the letter…
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County affairs : Republic County
Date: 1870
A letter on September 14, 1870, from S. D. Houston and G. E. Beates of Junction City writes to Kansas Governor Harvey concerning the appointment of Probate Judge for Republic…
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County affairs : Ottawa County
Date: 1870
A letter from W. W. Lambert informs Governor Harvey, Ottawa, Kansas does not have a Sheriff or a Coroner. In the letter Lambert recommends Amos B. Ayer for the position…
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County affairs : Osage County
Date: 1872
A letter in February of 1872, from citizens of Burlingame, Kansas, recommends Henry A. Billings for the appointment as Probate Judge for Osage County.
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County affairs : Neosho County
Date: 1869
A letter of resignation on March 16, 1869, from Solon E. Marston, tenders his position as Neosho County Surveyor. A petition from residents of Neosho County request to have Samuel…
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County affairs : Mitchell County
Date: 1870
A letter on September 16, 1870, from E. Harrison Cawker, requests Governor Harvey organize Mitchell County and declare Cawker City as the Temporary County Seat.
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County affairs : Marion County
Date: 1869
A letter of resignation from the current Probate Judge, A. J. Greenway. In the letter Greenway, asks the Governor to appoint C. O. Fuller.
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County affairs : McPherson County
Date: 1870
An affidavit stating that a census of McPherson County has been recorded, and three special County Commissioners have been appointed based on the resident’s requests from petitions sent to Governor…
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County affairs : Lyon County
Date: 1869
A letter of resignation from W. K. Biggs tenders his position as Probate Judge of Lyon County and recommends Philip M. Foote. A letter from Philip M. Foote writes to…
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County affairs : Linn County
Date: 1869 - 1870
A letter notifying Kansas Governor Harvey Judge Underhill has resigned as Probate Judge of Linn County and recommends John C. Quinn as the successor. A letter of resignation from D.…
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County affairs : Lincoln County
Date: 1872
A letter on February 26, 1872, from the County Clerk, declares a vacancy in the Office of Probate Judge in Lincoln County, Kansas. A petition from citizens of Lincoln County…
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County affairs : Leavenworth County
Date: 1870
The following letters pertain to the vacancy in the Office of Sheriff for Leavenworth County, Kansas. A letter from W. S. Jenkins notifies Governor Harvey that Sheriff McFarland has recently…
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County affairs : Labette County
Date: 1869 - 1870
A letter from John D. Coulter, County Clerk, informs Governor Harvey the Office of Probate Judge was declared vacant during a meeting of the County Commissioners and provides a list…
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County affairs : Jackson County
Date: 1870
A letter on February 25, 1870, from County Clerk, E. D. Rose makes a complaint concerning the unfair treatment in the distribution of statutes in Jackson County, Kansas.
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County affairs : Howard County
Date: 1871 - 1872
A letter from E. W. Fay asks the Governor if he knows whether the charter sent to the Kansas Secretary of State was granted for the company in Howard County…
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County affairs : Ellsworth County
Date: 1869 - 1871
A petition from citizens of Ellsworth County request Kansas Governor Harvey appoint C. B. Whitney as Sheriff. A letter from George Geiger informs the Governor that there is a petition…