Letter from J. H. Alexander to Mississippi Governor John M. Stone; April 3, 1876

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Kosciusko, Miss, April 3 1876

Hon. J. M. Stone Governor of Mississippi,

Dear Sir,

I learn that Capt. A. M. Rafter of Sollis, in this county, is an applicant for the appointment of State Superintendent of Public Education. I take the liberty to recommend him to you as a man who I think worthy, and competent to fill the office. He bears a good moral character, has good attainments as a scholar and has had considerable experience as a teacher. He at one time bore some part (perhaps that of associate editor) in conducting an agricultural journal in our state. He belongs to the Democratic Party. I hope his claims to the office will be duly considered.

I must take this occasion to express to you my most hearty congratulations on the honor you have in being the

governor of our state. We expect better times, But we are aware that we cannot rise suddenly out of our troubles.

Most respectfully, J. H. Alexander

EXECUTIVE OFFICE, STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

From J. H. Alexander Address Kosciusko Dated Received Answered

SUBJECT:

Recⁿ of A. M. Rafter of Sollis for Supt. of Ed.

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ADELBERT AMES,^{J M Stone} Governor

TRAVIS RHODES, Private Secretary.