Letter from J. L. Finley to R. A. Allen; April 4, 1876

J. A. Blair Tupelo, Miss. W.H. Clifton Fulton, Miss

Office of Blair & Clifton Attorneys at Law

Tupelo, Miss. April 4, 1876

Capt. R. H. Allen Jackson Miss

Dear Bob

I learned when I came hear yesterday evening that eight attrition has been circulated and sign and sent to Jackson for my appointment from members of the bar of Tupelo and Booneville and also one from [unclear] My understanding was a meeting would be held today but it seems they were afraid the appointment would be made at once

I knew nothing of the matter I did agree with others that if I was [approved?] I would except and I wasn't you to say to Col. Stone for me to do what he

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thinks but without regard two considerations of a personal nature. I am his Friends and believe he is a friend of mine and I would ask that he look to the best interest of the country I'm not allow any personal considerations to come in [???] way. I did not know there was such a thing [???] When I was in Jackson I want them to know that fact because we have a Conversation about [???] [unclear] of this district.

See him and write me.

Also write me if you will go to Mobile Sunday night.

Your [unclear] J.L. Finley