Certificate from J. D. Harris, H. S. Cole, J. W. M. Master, and J. A. Ferguson; April 25, 1864

Brandon Miss—April 25^th 1864

We do hereby certify upon our honor, that James L. Hancock is a resident, Citizen of the County of Rankin, and has been for ^10^ [?] years last past, that he is a sober and reliable man, and one in our opinion, well qualified to discarge the duties, of a dispenser of spiritous liquors. for medicinal purposes.

J, D, Harris Sheriff H, S, Cole Pro, Clk J. W. M. Master Probate Judge I. A. Ferguson Circuit Clk

James. L. Hancock

Rankin County application for Dispenser

Appointed No. 5