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James R. White
Entry Taker
Com 14 May 1827

His Excellency William Carroll
Governor of Tennessee
Nashville

Wm Carrol Esqr./

Shelbyville 5^th March 1827

Dear Sir/

Should Mr. A. Martin receive
the appointment of Solicitor for
this District Mr. Jas R White of
this place will be an applicant
for the appointment of an Entry-
taker for this County

Mr. White is an honest, correct
young Gentleman and of strict moral
habits well qualified to discharge
the duties of the office and one whom
I should feel much gratified in
receiving that appointment.

I am with respect
yrs
M D Mitchell