Letter from Hermon Emmons, Jr. to Mississippi Governor Benjamin G. Humphreys; October 3, 1866

Law Offices of HERMON L. EMMONS, Jr.

Baltimore, Md., 3d October 1866.

To His Excellency, Benj. G. Humphreys Governor of the State of Mississippi

Sir,

I respectfully request an appointment as Commissioner, resident in Baltimore, Md., and authorized to take Depositions, Acknowledgments of Deeds, &c., for the State of Mississippi.

Very respectfully,

Hermon L. Emmons, Jr.

Baltimore, Md., 3d October 1866.

The undersigned, having confidence in the integrity and ability of Hermon L. Emmens, Jr., recommend his appointment as Commissioner of Deeds.

Nelson [Taylor?] M.C. Cha. E. Phelps M.C.

Oct. 1866

Baltimore, Md. October 3rd, 1866

Emmons - Hermon L., Jr.

Application of -

For the appt'mt. of Commissioner of Deeds of Miss to reside in Baltimore Md.