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The Municipal Authorities of W'm Lamb to represent the White citizens in said Court and that we will give to said Court and its members individually our obedience confidence and respect and do all in our power to maintain its authority and dignity and to increase its usefulness.

Resolved

That the unanimity and harmony with which we have selected our Representative notwithstanding persistent attempts to divide and distract us is of itself evidence that we understand our interests and rights in the election of our rulers and that we will judiciously exercise all such powers of choice suffrage or election as may be conferred upon us.

Resolved

That we give assurances to the Community in which we live and to the National State and Municipal Authorities that we will continue as heretofore a peaceable and Law abiding People.

W'm Keeling
Chairman

T.L.R. Baker
Secretary 

(The Meeting first balloted with the  following results.
For C. Pepper Esq 382 Votes
For B.W. Bond 14 Votes
Majority for C. Pepper 368 Votes

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