Brown_GP15_Letter_043_50849

Washington DC Augt 10 1848

To His Excellency

The Gov. State of Tennessee

Having determined to devote hereafter much of my time to my office of Notary Public & Commissioner of Deeds & holding appointments from many of the States, I would respect fully ask to be appointed Commissioner of Deeds for the State of Tennessee. I must refer to the Senators & Representatives in Congress from your State.

I have the honor to be Very truly

John F Callan

Mr Callan is capable and Trustworthy

M. Jones

Dis. Columbia