Cannon_Letter111_49448

Oakland 23^rd May 1838

Sir Enclosed is a power of attorney, to which I wish to get your certificate under the seal of the State, that WR Harris was at the time that this power of attorney was expected a Judge of the Circuit Cour [sic] of this State.

You will do me a favour by attending to it at your earliest convenience, and forwarding it to Lassiter Riddick directed to Gatesvile N Carolina

You will please let me know what I am indebted to to you and I will forward it by mail.

Respectfully your obt [at?] servant RB Gathing

To/ His Excellency Gov. Cannon

Paid 509

His Exl Gov Cannon Nashville

RB gathing And^d May 28/38