From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from F. L. Claiborne in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, recommending Robert W. James to be appointed collector of revenue for the seashore of Mississippi. Attached is a letter from James himself asking for the position, saying he has been a resident of Biloxi, Mississippi, for several years, and is acquainted with the citizens of Mississippi counties Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson.

Claiborne, F. L.

June 17, 1865

Appointment to office

Employment references

Mississippi. Governor

Sharkey, William Lewis, 1798-1873

Shorelines

Taxation

Hancock County (Miss.)

Harrison County (Miss.)

Jackson County (Miss.)

Item housed at Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Sharkey Series 771

Sharkey Series 771: Box 954, Folder 2

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