Cincinnati O July 9. 1863
Secretary of Executive Dp^tmt
Frankfort Ky.

Dr Sir As much inconvenience is frequently experienced here for want of some one always — ready to take Acknowledgmt of Deeds & legalalese other matters regarding — property and transactions for or coming — under the Jurisdiction of Kentucky I have concluded to Make application to the Governor of Kentuckey through the Executive department to be appointed "Commissioner of Deeds &c." at Cincinnati for the State of Kentucky. If you will kindly forw^d me the necessary Blanks, and instructions in full including (Expence) & what recommendation will be necessary —

You will much oblige your ob^t sv^t
Estes Davis
Notary Public
Hamilton Co O

No 35 West 3^d S^t

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