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Copy of letter, Governor Williams, Washington, to Major Thomas Freeman, appointing him Justice of the Peace for the newly created Madison County, asking Freeman to nominate officers for the County as he had no knowledge of the character of its citizens, stipulating that no one who claimed land "under Yazoo or other supposed title" be appointed, advising that Captain Neal has been appointed Sheriff and will aid him in the selection of nominations.
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Copy of letter, Governor Williams, Washington, to Major Thomas Freeman, appointing him Justice of the Peace for the newly created Madison County, asking Freeman to nominate officers for the County as he had no knowledge of the character of its citizens, stipulating that no one who claimed land "under Yazoo or other supposed title" be appointed, advising that Captain Neal has been appointed Sheriff and will aid him in the selection of nominations.
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- Doc Number: 956
- Administration: Robert Williams
- Date(s): 1808-12-19
- Description: Copy of letter, Governor Williams, Washington, to Major Thomas Freeman, appointing him Justice of the Peace for the newly created Madison County, asking Freeman to nominate officers for the County as he had no knowledge of the character of its citizens, stipulating that no one who claimed land "under Yazoo or other supposed title" be appointed, advising that Captain Neal has been appointed Sheriff and will aid him in the selection of nominations.
- Call Number: Series 0488
- Filename: 488-0956-04.tif