Isaac Shelby papers, 1765-1911 1765-1820 | WorldCat.org (original) (raw)

Summary:This is a microfilmed collection of the papers of Isaac Shelby, first governor of Kentucky. Among the collection holdings are documents and correspondence reflecting Shelby's personal life and public service as governor and as a soldier during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. There are muster rolls of the guard from the 4th Regiment of militia under the command of Lt. George Ewing ordered into service by Shelby in 1795 for the defense of frontiers of Washington county, Ky. A survey made for Shelby in 1782 and a certificate regarding three of Shelby's slaves reflect other aspects of Shelby's career and personal life. The bulk of the collection is Shelby correspondence. Among the many correspondents are John Bradford, John Breckinridge, John C. Calhoun, John J. Crittenden, Christopher Greenup, Andrew Jackson, Ephraim McDowell and Robert Wickliffe