William Hale was born in London, Iowa, on November 18,1837. He practiced law and was active in the Republican Party. President Arthur appointed him Governor of Wyoming Territory on July 18, 1882. He died in office on January 13, 1885.

The William Hale Collection

The correspondence of Governor William Hale reflects the concerns and issues faced by his predecessors. Topics deal with appointments, pardons, Indians, arms and ammunition, legislative apportionment, taxes, Yellowstone Park, and Crook County elections. A small amount of appointment records, and records concerning extradition requests and rewards for fugitives are available. Also of note is a petition by Johnson County residents for approval of a bill authorizing the construction of a courthouse and the issuance of bonds for payment.

The records from Governor Hoyt's term in office include:

• General Records
• Insanity Records
• Insanity committals
• Correspondence
• Administrative Records
• Correspondence
• General Correspondence
• Penitentiary Correspondence
• Financial Records
• Appointment Records
• Proclamations
• Petitions for Pardons
• Requisitions and Extraditions
• Indian and Military Affairs