Letter from J. L. Kennard to Mississippi Governor Benjamin G. Humphreys; July 31, 1866

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Port Gibson July 31, 1866

Gov B. G. Humphreys

Dear Sir

Mrs Rags-dale in one of her interviews with Col. Coleman mentioned having Some pa-pers which the Col. told her she had better let him look at to see if they were of any Value— they were only Land Plats &C & among them is a Tax recpt paid by Mr [R, Unknown|R]] in Feby 1860— which recpt Contains the Same Numbers & a one as Specified in Daniel's obligation for Title. I enclose a copy of the description of the Land. Co^l. Coleman Says it will take two Courts to perfect the Title—as the Judge of Probates Wilhamn first to authorize the Executors of Daniele to Make the Deed, & then Confirm the Proceedings at the next Court—Who will you get to attend to your interest in the Mat-ter— As Co^l. C. is Mrs Daniles Attorney and now understand the whole matter I think it would ^be^ best to let him attend to it, that is pro-vided a Lawyer be necessary. Please Say to James that we an all note & have not heard from him for Sometime.

Very Truly &c

J L Kennard