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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