Proclamation; May 14, 1874

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Proclamation; May 14, 1874

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Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933 Bunch, James A., Jr.Hill, James, 1846-1903

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Proclamation; May 14, 1874

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
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To All to Whom these Presents shall Come—Greeting:

Whereas, It appears by the returns received at the Office of the Secretary of State, that James A. Bunch Jr is duly and Constitutionally elected to the office of Constable Dist N^o. 5. Noxubee County.

Now, Know Ye, That in consequence thereof, and by virtue of the Constitution and Laws of this State, we do authorize and empower him, the said James. A. Bunch to execute and fulfill the duties of that office according to Law, and to have and to hold said office, with all the powers, privileges and emoluments, to the same of right appertaining, for the term prescribed by law.

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In Testimony Whereof, I, ADELBERT AMES, Governor of the State aforesaid, have caused these Letters to be made patent, and the Great Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed.

Given under my hand at the City of Jackson, the 14" day of May in the year of our Lord, one thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy Four.

Adelbert Ames

BY THE GOVERNOR:
Jas Hill
Secretary of State.