NA, WNC 7/8/61

State of North Carolina
Executive Department
Raleigh, July 8, 1861
 
Hon. W. W. Avery
Morganton, N. C.
 
Dear Sir,
   I have the honor to enclose herewith the "Commissions of the Directors of the Western N. C. R. R. Co. on the part of the State for the year next ensuing. The appointments were made on the 18th of June last.
   Your resignation of the Senatorship of the 46th District has been received, and a writ for an election to fill the vacancy will issue as soon as possible, you will understand very soon {hole in paper} of the seeming delay.
With great respect
Graham Davies
Private Sec'ty
 
State of North-Carolina
To W. W. Avery Greeting:
   The Board of Internal Improvement, reposing special trust and confidence in your integrity and knowledge of affairs, do hereby Commission you Director of the Western North Carolina Rail Road Company for twelve calendar months from sad after the next annual meeting of the Stockholders of said Company and in all things to exercise the duties and powers of such appointment according to your best judgment and discretion.
   In Testimony Whereof, John W. Ellis, Governor of said State, and president Ex-Officio of our said Board to be affixed thereto.
   Done in the City of Raleigh, this 18th day of June A. D., 186/.
John W. Ellis

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