Part of the Civil War & Reconstruction Governors of Mississippi project. Original held at the Mississippi Dept. of Archives & History.
Hernando, September 26 1873
Mr. R. C. Powers Gov
Respected Sir,
As you failed to appoint J. J. Evans as our tax collector, I am in the field my self, and should you see fit to revoke our senator Marion Campbell would be Pleased to take his Place, as the men most heartily endorse me for that Position.
Yours &cc,
J. H. Johnson
Hernando
Miss