Title
A. T. Stone to Richard Yates
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1862-11-11
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
503182
Transcription
Mt. Sterling Ill. Nov 11th/62
To His Excellency
Governor Yates
Springfield Ill
Dear Sir, I am appointed assistant assessor of this district. Am I empowered by virtue of my office to administer oaths in cases pertaining to the assessment? If not let me know if I can have a notary public commission by forwarding the requisite petition. An early answer is solicited.
I remain yours truly
A.T. Stone
Ans Novr 7 - 62
A T Stone
Mt Sterling
Nov 11/ 62
Wants to know if by virtue of his office as Asst Assessor of the Dist if he is empowered to administer oaths in cases pertaining to assessment.
Referred to Judge Moses
Assist assrs are not authorized to administer oaths - must apply regularly to Secy of State for appt of N.P.
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
2