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Kosciusko Miss.
April 3d. 1876

To His Excellency J. M. Stone
Governor &c

Sir,

I have the honor, to make application to your Excellency for the appointment of Circuit Judge of the 5th District of the State of Mississippi - promising, if appointed, to discharge the duties of the office to the best of my ability and with fidelity to all parties interested.

Hoping that you will consider my application favorably.

I am very Respectfully your Obt Servt.

John T. Butt