This report provides an in-depth analysis of Kentucky's political and economic position in the United States during the aftermath of the Civil War. It includes valuable information on the state's financial condition, as well as its efforts to reconcile with the Union. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American South. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.