1876.01.29

House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., Jany 29, 1876.

Hon Alexander Stephens Liberty Hall Crawfordville Ga.

My dear Sir: Your favor 23rd inst recommending the appointment of Pierce Lafayette to a position on the Capitol Police force is at hand. In answer I will say that if at all possible to comply with your request, I will do so.

Very truly yours, John G. Thompson Sergt at Arms, HR