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New Orleans. th 1865
To His Excellency
The Governor of the State of Kentucky.
Sir
The undersigned, who has been for many years exercising the Profession of a Notary Public, for the Parish and City of New Orleans State of Louisiana, would respectfully ask of your Excellency an appointment as Commissioner, to take the acknowledgement of Deeds &c for your State, in this State.
I am wholly devoted to my Profession of Notary Public and Conveyances, and have been so for many years; I occupy a prominent position as such in New Orleans, and am desirous of holding Commissions, from all the States of our Union
I respectfully refer to the honorable Michael Hahn, of this State, through whose kindness I foward this application; he has had intimate knowledge of me in my Profession for the last Fifteen years; With his good offices, I trust in due time to be in receipt of your Excellencys Commission
Very respectfully
Hugh Madden
Not Pub
I cheerfully recommend Mr. Hugh Madden
for the appointment which he seeks in the foregoing letter.
Michael Hahn
I entirely concur in Gov. Hahn's recommendation and hope the appointment will be made.
Geo H. Yeaman
Owensboro Ky
Comr Deeds for Louisiana
Hugh Madden
comd