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Decatur. Newton County Mipi
September 21st 1865

Lieut. C. W. Clark Sub Comr: 
Meridian Miss

Sir
I am the Probate Clerk of Newton County Mipi and would like to get the appointment given to Mr. Charles Bancroft, Probate clerk of Pike Co. in this State for my County. In order to [[?]] a [[?]], I addresst the application of Mr. Banroft Clk as above mentioned of Aug 28th 1865. I would most respectfully ask the appointment for this County. I would refer you to J J Shawson of the Clarion, for my character and ability to discharge the duties, &c

Very Respectfully
[[signature]] J. P. Dansby [[/signature]]

See daily Clarion of 17th Inst for Mr. Bancrofts application
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