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Isaac Murphy (born October 16 1799 or 1802 – died September 8 1882) was the first Reconstruction Governor of Arkansas and came to power under President Abraham Lincoln’s conciliatory policy.Unlike some other reconstruction administrations the Murphy administration was characterized by fiscal restraint and a conciliatory attitude towards the soon to be defeated Confederates. Murphy is best known for casting the only vote against secession at the Arkansas Secession Convention.