SG008: Governor David C. Butler

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SG008: Governor David C. Butler

Butler took office as the first Governor of the new State of Nebraska in February 1867 and immediately became involved in the transition from territorial status to statehood. David Butler was re-elected to the office of Governor in 1868 and again in 1870. In the spring of 1871, eleven articles of impeachment were brought against him, the first charging misuse of some $16,000 from the state school fund. He was suspended from office by the Supreme Court and subsequently tried by the State Senate. He was convicted on the first charge, although the remaining ten were dropped. The Supreme Court then removed him from office.

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SG008: Governor David C. Butler

Series 1: General Correspondence, 1867-1872

Series 2: Applications for Commissioner of Deeds, 1866-1871

Series 3: Petitions, 1867-1872

Series 4: Miscellaneous, 1867-1890