Letter from D. A. Harrell to J. R. Chalmers; April 9, 1876

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Memphis Tenn April 9^th 1876

Genl. J R Chalmers.

Dear Sir,

I write this to request that you will apply to the gover-nor of Miss for the appointment of D. A. Harrell Esqr. of this Coun-ty (Shelby) as commissioner of deeds etc, for your State. Esqr. Harrell is an old citizen of this county & is now & has been for a long time a Justice of the Peace, is in good standing in every respect & perfectly reliable. If you will interest yourself in the matter you will greatly oblige him as well as myself.

The applicants full

name is Delos Alexan-der Harrell & his Post Office is Collierville, Shelby County Tenn. Whatever fees are to be paid inform me of it & I will see that it is forwarded as you may direct.

Respectfully

T. H. Logwood

Dear Gen^l,

I herewith enclose a letter to Govr. of Miss. asking the appointment—Commsr Deeds—&c—please deliver it to him, if you think it will be necessary.

I think Col. Logwood's letter will be satisfactory to yourself—at least I so flatter myself—I was a client of yours at the time you lived in Memphis and had Jno. Hallum Esq for a partner.

Please attend to this matter for me General.

Address me at Collierville Tenn

with full instructions of what I must do—amount of money &c.

Your prompt attention will greatly oblige an humble friend &c

awaiting to hear from ^you^ soon, I am—most Respectfully yours &c

D. A. Harrell

Friars Point Miss Ap 28, 1876

Respectfully referred Gov Stone with request that he grant the request.

Jas R Chalm