Letter from G. M. Abbott to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn; January 30, 1871

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Letter from G. M. Abbott to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn; January 30, 1871

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Abbott, F. M.Alcorn, J. L. (James Lusk), 1816-1894 Bailey, Drury Branch, Unknown Buford, E. J.Hewson, H. F.Polland, R.Shattuck, A. P.Weddell, W. E.White, John

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THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
Legislative [image: eagle with shield] Department,
SENATE CHAMBER.
Jackson, Miss., Jan 30^th 1871.

To His Excellency
James L. Alcorn

Governor—

I have the honor to submit, by request, the resignation of A. P. Shattuck as Mayor of Okolona—

I have also the honor to reccommend, by request of Mr. John White, the appointment of W. E. Weddell as Alderman of Okolona via Drury Bailey deceased—

Mr. White also desires the appointment of E. J. Buford as Alderman of Okolona via R. Pollard, who does not act, yet I understand has not resigned—

Very Respectfully

F. M. Abbott—

Secty of State

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Branch appointed in Bailey's place

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PRECIS.
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No'.

Executive Office,
State of Mississippi,
County of Chickasaw

From Senator. Abbott
Address Jackson
Dated Jan'y 30. "71.
Received —
Answered —

Recommends two Alderman to fill vacancies in Okolona Board

JAMES L. ALCORN,
Governor.

H. F. HEWSON,
Private Secretary.