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Executive Papers of Governor Thomas W. Gilmer, 1840-1841

Virginia Governor (1840-1841 : Gilmer)

Thomas Walker Gilmer's Executive Papers primarily consist of incoming correspondence during his term as governor from 31 March 1840 until his resignation on 20 March 1841. Also included is correspondence and other documents received by Lieutenant Governor John M. Patton as a member of the Council of State acting as governor until 31 March 1841. The correspondence in this collection relates to a variety of topics including appointments & recommendations for state positions; the Virginia Penitentiary; the Virginia Military Institute; arms and ammunition; the militia; Revolutionary War bounty land claims; banks and banking; resignations; extraditions; state expenses & revenue; elections; and others. In addition to correspondence, there are resolutions from the Virginia Senate & House of Delegates; accounts; oaths; contracts; pardons; proposals; receipts; election returns & certificates; qualifications; lists; proclamations; petitions; reports; appointments; resignations; bonds; commissions; orders; proceedings; opinions; and other sundry items.

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