Brown_GP15_Letter_065_50928

Natchez Oct 19 1848

His Excellency Neil S. Brown

Sir

Intending to remove to New Orleans the last of this month I would respectfully resign the commission I hold as Commissioner of deeds &c. of Tennessee in and for the state of Mississippi and solicit the same appointment in and for the State of Louisiana referenced is made to J. W. Bass Esqr

Permit and to recommend to you [Hallam? [Eldrige?], Esq a member of the bar of this place as and in every way worthy the appointment of (Commr?) for the State of Mississippi.

I have the honor to be Very Respecfully Your Obt Servt Ja: B. Haggin Address at New Orleans

Louisana & Mississippi