Early Governors' Papers

Providence, Nov 6, 1847. (R.I.-)

Dear Sir,

Henry Martin Esq^r., a worthy citizen of this City, is desirous of being appointed commis-sioner, to take depositions and the acknowledgements of Deeds in this state, to be used in the state of Tennessee.

He is now Public Notary, which office he has held twelve or fifteen years, and he also is a commissioner for ten or twelve States of the Union.

I respectfully recommend M^r. Martin to be a gentleman well qualified for the office, and one whose well established character, will be a guaranty [sic] for a faithful discharge of its duties.

With respect sir, I am Your Obedient Servant, Elisha Harris

To his Excellency, Gov. Brown. Tennessee

To/ His Excellency Neil S. Brown Governor of the State of Tennessee Nashville Tennessee

Testimonials as to Henry Martins Com. of Deeds &c.

[1847]

that it will be a good One, a judicious One, and One that will be entirely satisfactory to such of your Citizens as may require the Services of a Commissioner of Deeds in Herkimer County

Very truly Your Obt St Henry Martin

To/ His Excellency Neil S. Brown Governor of Tennessee