Louisville July 2^d 1864.
Governor,

May I, sir, who have not the pleasure of a personal acquaintance with you, ask of your Excellency the appointment of my friend Frederick Webber Esq^r as a Notary Public of this County. —

I am aware, Sir, that the appointments for this County are numerous, but M^r Webber occupies a position in a public Office in this City where such an office may from a convenience to the public and of some little pecuniary advantage to himself, who I feel every confidence in recommending to you Excellency as a most worthy and Excellent gentleman. —

Having held the Office of Notary in this county for the last twelve or fifteen years I cannot be thought selfish in making this recommendation —

I can refer your Excellency to any of the delegation from this County, or any of the Lawyers at this bar as to my own standing, and M^r Webbers references might be a host if required. —

Begging your Excellency to Excuse

the liberty thus taken by a stranger but an ardent supporter and constituent

I have the honor to be
Most respectfully
A. B. Fontaine

His Excellency Gov^r Tho^s E. Bramlette
Frankfort Ky

Notary Public
Jefferson Co
F. Webber
appt^d
5^th July/64