Application of John F. Farmer to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark; January 25, 1865

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Application of John F. Farmer to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark; January 25, 1865

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Clark, Charles, 1811-1877 Culberton, James C.Farmer, John F.Hancock, John A.Nesbitt, J. G.Smith, A. W.

Events

Military Events--Military service exemption

Organizations

Courts and Judicial Systems Courts and Judicial Systems--Circuit Courts Courts and Judicial Systems--Probate courts

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Clerks Judges Judges. Probate Law and Practice Law Enforcement Law Enforcement--Sheriffs Selling--Liquors

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Mississippi--DeSoto County Mississippi--Tate County. Senatobia

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State of Mississippi De Soto County

To his Excellency, Cha^s_. Clark, Governor of the State of Mississippi:

We do hereby certify upon honor that John F Farmer is a resident citizen of the County of De Soto, and that he has been for Two (2) years last past, and that he is a sober and reliable man, and one, in our opinion, well qualified to discharge the duties of a dispenser of Spiritous Liquors for Medical Purposes—We also certify that he is un-able to discharge the duties of a Soldier—

In testimony whereof, we, the undersigned, have hereunto set our hands and seals, this the 25^th day of January A. D. 1864—

John A. Hancock,	Judge of Probate	De Soto County
Jas. C. Culbertson	Sheriff of	" " "
A. W. Smith	Clerk of Probate Court	" " "
J. G. Nesbitt (Seal)	Clerk of Circuit	" " "

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Senatobia Miss
Jan 25^th 1865

To his Excellency Chas Clark Gov: State Miss.

I hereby have the honor to address you upon the subject of an agency to dispense spirituous liquors for Desoto County Miss. It is my desire to become such ^an^ agent. And herein accompanying I send you the reccommendation required & proper vouchers. It is useless for me to add more than the recommendation sets forth, except that I am in my (46^th) forty-sixth year of age; & am unable to labor hard; And that I will have no difficulty in giving a satisfactory bond. If agreeable to your feelings & advisable in your judgement I would be glad to receive the appointment & will endeavor to fulfill all my obligation.

I am most Respectfully & obedently
Your humble Servant

J. F. Farmer

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Application
Desoto
J. F. Farmer

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Application
Desoto
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