Fought in the War of 1812

Fought in the Mexican War in a Kentucky Cavalry Brigade and was captured in 1847

United States Congressman from Kentucky

Governor of Oregon

(1795-1857) Born in Augusta, Va. (now West Virginia), he moved to Boone County, Ky., studied law, was admitted to the bar, and practiced in Walton, Ky. He was a member of the Kentucky State House of Representatives for many years. Fought in the Mexican War as a major in the cavalry brigade of General Thomas Marshall. He also served as aide-de-camp to General Winfield Scott. He was captured at Incarnacion in January 1847, and spent several months as a prisoner in Mexico City. He served as U.S. Congressman, 1847-49, and was the Governor of Oregon, 1850-53.

Signature With State: 4 1/4 x 1, in ink, Jno. P. Gaines, Kent[uck]y.