Raleigh 25th. Augt. 1838.

At the request of the Applicant, I enclose you herewith the affidavit of Bartlet Pettiford proving the marriage of the Parties, as required by your letters heretofore addressed to Doctr. Montgomery the representative from this district,—please give as early a reply as practicable—and address your answer to your most obedt

& humble Servt

Richard Smith

PS. It is hoped the evidence will now be sufficient, & satisfactory

RS.

Aug 28
NC
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