Letter from F. M. Phillips to Mississippi Governor John M. Stone; April 3, 1876

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Lexington, Holmes Co. Miss Apr 3^rd 1876

His Excellency Gov. J. M. Stone Jackson

Sir I take pleasure in recommending to your favorable consideration in the nomination of a candidate for Circuit Judge of this District Mr. J. E. Gurin, a citizen of this County. Mr. Gurin Is the gentleman of acknowledged high legal attainments, undoubted integrity & exemplary habits & I believe no appoⁱnte to this office, would give greater satisfaction to the people of the District.

Very respectfully &c.

F. M. Phillips M.D.

Gurin Judge 5"