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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