Letter to James Hill, 24 April 1876

Letter to James Hill, 24 April 1876

Part of the Civil War & Reconstruction Governors of Mississippi project. Original held at the Mississippi Dept. of Archives & History.

V.Burg Miss
April 24th 1876.

Hon James Hill.
Jackson Miss.

Dear Sir,

I received your letter a few days ago asking me if we had any person to recommend as a Republican registrar for Warren County. I have thought over the matter for three or four days. I am now of the opinion, that we will have to take Chas Leighman the person recommended the other day. If you are going to appoint a white man, or if you are willing to appoint a white man to the said position I will say to you that under circumstances that he is the best person here for it I would like for you to write me word if you are going to appoint a white man to the position. I understood from Jas Cessor that you would appoint a Col man. I hope you will not think me dictating to you about this matter you know your business best.

I am Yours Respectfully
W. W. Edwards