Letter from D. W. Rice to Mississippi Governor John M. Stone; April 5, 1876

OFFICE OF T. G. RICE, DEALER IN Dry Goods, Hardware, Groceries, and Drugs.

Clinton, Miss April 5^th 1876

Mr Gov J M Stone Jackson Miss

Dear Sir:

Since your election I have been anxious to interview you in regard to an office of some [illegible] that may be at your disposal.

I have business that will allow me to accept a renumerative position one by which I might distinguish my-self and become more useful to my family at Corinth.

I will feel under many obligations to receive a reply at your Earliest Convenience.

Yours truly &c D. W. Rice

EXECUTIVE OFFICE, STATE OF MISSISSPPI,

Hinds County,

From D. W. Rice Address Clinton Dated [gap] Received [gap] Answered [gap]

SUBJECT:

Asking appointment to some office

(Inclosures [gap]) ADELBERT AMES ^{J M Stone} Governor

TRAVIS RHODES, Private Secretary.