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April 14, 1879

Verona Lee Co Miss

Governor Stone

Honored Sir our Shriff is dead, he was gair good man, but he is gone, And we must have Some one in his place,

I have known Col. W. M. Pounds from his youth up, and take pleasure in Recommending him, As worthy and well qualified.

Respectfully Yours

Joseph W. Leech M. D.

his petion will be presented Soon