Message of Gov. J. Proctor Knott to the General Assembly of Kentucky (Classic Reprint): At the Regular Session, Dec. 30, 1885 - Couverture souple

Knott, J. Proctor

 
9781528058094: Message of Gov. J. Proctor Knott to the General Assembly of Kentucky (Classic Reprint): At the Regular Session, Dec. 30, 1885
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ISBN 10 : 1528058097 ISBN 13 : 9781528058094
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

The Governor’s 1885 message to Kentucky’s General Assembly offers a clear view of state finances, reform efforts, and public welfare concerns. This historical document presents a detailed look at the fiscal challenges of the era, the steps proposed to stabilize the treasury, and the administration’s plans for prisons, the state guard, and charitable institutions. It frames how economic pressures shaped policy and how leaders sought practical remedies within the Constitution and law.

In these pages, the governor discusses deficits, revenue measures, and bond funding, then moves to the administration of the penitentiary, the need for board reforms, and the authority of state officers. The report also covers the State Guard’s readiness, the impact of animal diseases on commerce, and the capacity of state asylums and charitable services. Throughout, it reflects the concerns and solutions of Kentucky’s government in the mid‑1880s, with attention to efficiency, accountability, and public safety.


  • Financial conditions: deficits, revenue changes, and steps to balance the budget.

  • Penitentiary administration: governance, warden appointments, and related reforms.

  • State Guard: readiness, operations, and commendations for duty.

  • Public welfare: care for the disabled, orphans, and the proposed State Board of Charities.



Ideal for readers of Kentucky history, state governance, and 19th‑century policy discussions.

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Éditeur
Forgotten Books
Date d'édition
2018
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1528058097
ISBN 13 
9781528058094
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Nombre de pages
35
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9780260241092: Message of Gov. J. Proctor Knott to the General Assembly of Kentucky: At the Regular Session, Dec. 30, 1885 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 :  0260241091 ISBN 13 :  9780260241092
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018
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