Letter from A. Cathy to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn; January 2, 1871

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Letter from A. Cathy to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn; January 2, 1871

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People

Alcorn, J. L. (James Lusk), 1816-1894 Cathy, A.Elgin, C. P.Fleming, R. J.Haynie, C. F.Henson, John Mask, H.Reynolds, Arthur E.

Events

Appointment to office Resignation

Organizations and Businesses

Courts Courts--Chancery Courts Judicial Districts Judicial Districts--8th (Miss.)Political Parties--Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )

Occupations

Chancellors Clerks Mayors Sheriffs Tax Assessors Treasurers

Places

Alcorn County (Miss.)Corinth (Miss.)

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Corinth Miss
January 2ⁿ 1871

To His Excellency J L Alcorn

Govenor

Sir I have the honor very Respectfully to tender my resignation as Tax Assessor of Alcorn County to take effect at once having removed from the limits of Said County⁠—I would suggest the name of John Henson for appointment to said office he being a substantial Republican and a warm supporter of your Administration

I am Very Respectfully
Your obt servt

A Cathy assessor &c

I fully endorse the above knowing Mr Henson to be a suitable man for the position and a good Republican.

Arthur E. Reynolds
Chancelor 8^th Dst Miss

R J Fleming
Chancery clerk

C. P. Elgin
County Treasurer

H. Mask
Mayor of Corinth

C F Haynie Sheriff
Alcorn County

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Corinth Miss Jany 2^—.. 1871

To His Excellency Governor
J. L. Alcorn⁠—