Letter from Victor Benthien to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames; April 29, 1875

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Letter from Victor Benthien to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames; April 29, 1875

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Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933 Benthien, Victor Gibbs, Unknown Hamilton, Unknown Mayer, Unknown Osborn, I. N.

Events

Legislation Legislation. Mississippi Political Office--Appointment to office

Organizations

Mississippi--Executive Department Mississippi--Legislature United States--General Land Office United States--Internal Revenue Service

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Clerks Commercial Agents Secretaries Tax Collectors Treasurers

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Mississippi--Hancock County. Bay Saint Louis Mississippi--Hinds County. Jackson

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Jackson. April 29^th 1875

Gov. Adelbert Ames,
Bay St. Louis

Dear Sir.

I felt very sorry to learn this morning to learn of your departure, and dare trust, you will excuse my taking the liberty of again addressing you on my behalf.—My present diffi-culties is getting some situation, of whatever nature, and my failure so far, must plead my excuse.—I had through favor of Mr Mayer Clerk in the Land Deparment some temporary work from him, which I have finished on yesterday, and although I have his promise to give me any extra work accumalating on his desk, still knowing the workings of the Office, I am in doubts of his ability to give me work for more than three or four days in the month.—

I, therefore, Governor, throw myself once more on you, and would ask you respectfully, if you should ^see^ fit, to give me an appointment as Agent of State Revenue, under late Law of the Legislature. I feel sure to be able, with my knowledge of settlements with Tax Collectors, County & City Treasurers, etc; to secure to the State

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the intent of the Act, in all cases, where the same has been either through neglect or otherwise been defunded of her rightful revenues, and if ap=pointed by You, to act with decision and promptitude in the matter.—I have conferred with Col Hamilton, the Deputy Auditor, and ad-vised by him to address you, although ^I^ would have wished Maj Gibbs to have been present to endorse my petition.—Trusting to receive a favorable answer. I remain

Governor
Your obt Servant

Victor Benthien

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EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
Hinds—County.

From Victor Benthien
Address Jackson, Miss.
Dated April 29, 1875
Received [gap]
Answered [gap]

SUBJECT:

Wants to be appointed State Agent.
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ADELBERT AMES,
Governor.

I. N. OSBORN
Private Secretary.