This episode of the 1836 Podcast continues the Governor of Arkansas series by profiling the remarkable but little-known story of Thomas Fletcher, who served as Acting Governor of Arkansas for just 11 days in November 1862 during the height of the Civil War. Born in Tennessee in 1817, Fletcher rose from U.S. Marshal in Mississippi to President of the Arkansas Senate and a key figure in the Confederate state government-in-exile. Explore his journey as a lawyer, politician, and statesman whose brief leadership helped ensure continuity in turbulent times. Available on all major platforms.Sources:Arkansas Senate Historical RecordsFind a GraveHistorica WikiWikiTreeWikipedia#Arkansas #History #Podcast #ArkansasHistory
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