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Hawkinsville May 12 1866 Gen Davis Tillson Dear Sir, The appointment of May 9th of the agency of the Bureau of RF & A.L. for the county of Pulaski with the accompanying of documents has be received. The recommendation of my name was made without my knowledge or consent, and having been but recently placed in a position which will occupy all my time. The duties of which I can not neglect, must most respectfully decline the appointment. The accompanying documents, I desire to turn over to whom ever you may appoint or to return to you as you may direct Truly Yours P. F. D. Scarborough